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US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a press conference, Thursday, January 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
09 Jan, 2026 0

US judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders

BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge said Friday that she expects to temporarily block efforts by the Trump administration to end a programme that offered temporary legal protections for more than 10,000…
UN secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the media during a visit to the UN office in the capital Nairobi, Kenya Wednesday, May 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Khalil Senosi, File)
09 Jan, 2026 0

UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down slightly from 2025

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this year, slightly lower than last year’s estimate, citing the impact of higher United States…
From left: Dr Nicole Manning, director of operations at the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), addresses the media as Dr Wayne Wesley, registrar and CEO of CXC; and Everton Hannam, president of the Caribbean Council of National PTAs, look on during a pr
08 Jan, 2026 0

Mercy tests

Signalling its solidarity with Jamaica as the nation recovers from the devastation and dislocation caused by Hurricane Melissa, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) says it will be offering…
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08 Jan, 2026 0

Crown told to ‘ready itself’ as judge refuses to delay Tesha Miller trial

Justice Dale Palmer has dismissed an application by the prosecution to adjourn the trial of alleged Clansman Gang leader Tesha Miller and 24 other accused men until June, ruling that further delay…
Edward Box of New River in St Elizabeth speaks with The Gleaner at his home on Tuesday. Photos by
08 Jan, 2026 0

‘It’s rough on my side’

Life changed dramatically seven months ago for peanut farmer Edward Box after his right leg was amputated and he lost sight in his right eye. The 62-year-old has had type-II diabetes for the past 21…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (left) and Chief of Accompong Richard Currie in conversation at the 288 Maroon Treaty celebration in Accompong Town, St Elizabeth, on Tuesday.
08 Jan, 2026 0

From resistance to republic: Holness, Currie talk sovereignty

WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has delivered one of his most pointed declarations on sovereignty and democratic accountability, telling Maroons that his authority flows directly from…
Maroons marching at the 288 Maroon Treaty celebration in Acompong Town, St Elizabeth, on Tuesday.
08 Jan, 2026 0

Buchanan warns against interference, defends Ja’s democracy and Maroon freedom

WESTERN BUREAU: Isat Buchanan, Opposition member of parliament for Portland Eastern, has issued a forceful defence of Jamaica’s democracy, warning that no external force should interfere in the will…
Natassia Wright, co-founder of Mind Food International, during a recent session with staff at Meadowbrook High School.
08 Jan, 2026 0

Couple leads school tours to heal minds after the storm

After Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, leaving destruction and grief in its wake, Jamar and Natassia Wright stepped into schools with a different kind of relief effort – not rebuilding walls…
From left: Janoi Cunningham, Moniefie McDonald, Oneiko Green and David Dixon with a generator donated by Worthy Park at Lacy’s HQ, Lacovia, St Elizabeth.
08 Jan, 2026 0

Worthy Park donates 100 generators to community bars

In response to the widespread impact of Hurricane Melissa, Worthy Park Estate Limited has launched “Powered by Rum-Bar”, a community relief initiative aimed at restoring livelihoods and connectivity…