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President Donald Trump listens while Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the Shield of the Americas Summit, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Florida.
March 17, 2026

Gordon Robinson | Dunceness is as dunceness does!

On Sunday, March 8 ( Mission Accomplished?) I essayed an analysis of the reasons for the sudden USA/Israel invasion of Iran. After a detailed review of available evidence, including public statements…
In this 2020 photo, Cuban doctors and medical professionals are seen at the Havana airport prior to their departure to Italy to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 19, 2026

Michael Abrahams | Thank you, Cubans

Over the past 60 years, Cuba has deployed over 400,000 health workers across 164 countries to mitigate short-term crises, and for long-term arrangements, as part of the Government’s Foreign Medical…
Letters
March 17, 2026

Waste crisis in western Jamaica

THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, communities across Jamaica’s western region are facing an overwhelming build-up of debris. As residents attempt to recover from the damage,…
March 17, 2026

Nyam healthy in schools

THE EDITOR, Madam: Non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease account for 70 per cent of deaths in Jamaica.
From left, front row: Andrei Roper, marketing manager at KFC Jamaica; Laurice Griffiths, RumStripe junior brand manager; Lasana Wilson, Smirnoff junior brand manager; Jo-Beth Wood, sponsorship and events officer, and Ashli-Raye Recas, brand coordinator, Pe
March 17, 2026 by Nyoka Manning

Machel Montano returns on the road with Gen XS

The Carnival in Jamaica season is heating up, and Gen XS is gearing up for the road. The band unveiled its plans for 2026 last Saturday night during its media launch at the Regency Bar & Lounge at…
Garbage pileup in the Waltham Park Road community.
March 17, 2026

Letter of the Day | Waltham Park Road – symptoms of a nation in distress

THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner article of March 13, “Filth and Hazards on Waltham Park Road,” acts as a mirror reflecting Jamaica’s deeper socio-economic and moral condition. Imagine, for a moment,…
The couple share an enchanting kiss in front of an extravagant newspaper announcement marking their wedding.
March 18, 2026 by Krysta Anderson

Island Wedding | The Cespedes say ‘I do’ in a culturally rich celebration

As Kadane and Kelsey-Jo Cespedes made their debut as husband and wife, the couple stepped away from traditional nuptial norms to celebrate their love through the cultural fanfare of Jonkunnu, an…
Rose Miller, financial education consultant with the JN Foundation, addressing delegates at the Caribbean CSO Conference and World NGO Day, recently.
March 17, 2026

Growth & Jobs | Financial strategy key to CSO survival and growth - Rose Miller

Civil society organisations (CSOs) across the region have been urged to treat financial management as a strategic tool for survival and growth. The advice was provided by Rose Miller, financial…
Maria Peart, a participant in the Canadian Farm Work Programme.
March 17, 2026

Growth & Jobs | JN Money awards scholarship to daughter of female Canadian farm worker

Despite being a predominately male programme, one Jamaican mother has carved out her place in the Canadian Farm Work Programme with grit and determination to create a brighter future for her two…