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July 4, 2026
Something Extra | Friday
Emerging singer-songwriter Cholita officially introduced her six-track EP Broken Promises on Friday evening with an intimate launch at Mezza Luna. Friends, family, industry insiders and supporters…
July 3, 2026
July 3, 2026
Letter of the Day | Jamaica must reclaim its digital vision
THE EDITOR, Madam:
Thirteen years ago, a Gleaner news story headline said, “E-books to change Jamaican landscape.” At the time, structural optimism prevailed. Digital publishing was championed as…
July 4, 2026
Editorial | Holness’ CARICOM agenda
It is not known what Andrew Holness said in private when he visited the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) secretariat in Guyana last week.
But the Jamaican prime minister’s public remarks underlined…
July 3, 2026
UDC invites Jamaicans to enjoy island with new summer campaign
The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) officially launched its Enjoy Your Jamaica campaign last Saturday at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, introducing three summer initiatives aimed at…
July 3, 2026
by Karen Madden
SPARK hits main roads - Next phase to cost $25b, address routes across 11 parishes
It will cost taxpayers around $25 billion to execute the next phase of the Shared Prosperity through Accelerated Improvement to our Road Network (SPARK) project.
Amid growing discontent over the…
July 3, 2026
by Andre Williams
Bent joins Bailey in Turks and Caicos police force
Dr Terrence Bent, former senior superintendent of police in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), was on Wednesday sworn in as assistant commissioner of police with responsibility for training and…
July 3, 2026
by Olivia Brown
DEFIANCE AGAINST DOUBT - China-trained Jamaican doc returns home on mission to redefine standard of care
The journey from a small town in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, to the podium of a major international medical university is rarely a straight line.
For Dr Orbin O’Bryan Barnes, it was a path paved…
July 3, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Dream Weekend rolls out app-based transport network for all as MoBay prepares for festival influx
WESTERN BUREAU:
Dream Weekend will introduce a dedicated ride-hailing app, 500 authorised vehicles, and fixed US$5 per-person fares as organisers seek to improve transportation and ease traffic…