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June 14, 2026
Trevor Munroe | Alongside 'supporting oversight’, improve efficiency, strengthen accountability
‘Supporting oversight’ is how The Gleaner editorial of June 2, summed up former Prime Minister Bruce Golding’s remarks at a recent Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal symposium. Golding’s comments…
June 14, 2026
Editorial | Chuck, CCJ and Sir Shridath
Two statements by Delroy Chuck in Parliament last week are in need of clarification, and perhaps, with respect to the second, a correction of the record.
In his contribution to the sector debates,…
June 14, 2026
by Karen Madden
RISKING DISASTER - Students, commuters turn gas stations into gathering spots, taxi hubs despite dangers
Across Jamaica, service stations are increasingly serving as social gathering spots and informal taxi hubs, attracting crowds far beyond their intended purpose and raising concerns about public…
June 14, 2026
Tools to fight hantavirus show promise
When a rare but deadly rodent-borne virus struck passengers on a cruise ship and seemed to be spreading, there were no treatments for those who fell ill and no vaccines to protect others.
That was…
June 14, 2026
Briefs - Driver held after fleeing deadly accident scene
A motorist who fled the scene of a deadly accident in Ocho Rios, St Ann, on Saturday morning was handed over to the police hours later.
Reports are that the motorist was driving along Main Street…
June 14, 2026
by Erica Virtue
‘Daddy, don’t leave’ - Daughter recounts final call before father’s hospital death
A grieving family is demanding answers and the release of a post-mortem report following the death of their relative, 62-year-old Michael Neita, at Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in Montego Bay, St…
June 14, 2026
by Erica Virtue
Small library, big breakthrough - New Broughton Primary turning page on literacy challenges one book at a time
A partnership between New Broughton Primary School and the Cross Keys Branch Library in Manchester is producing encouraging results in improving children’s reading levels.
The modest library building…
June 13, 2026
Scotland marks 28-year World Cup absence with 1-0 victory over Haiti
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 in Group C of the World Cup on Saturday.
June 13, 2026
Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over Spurs in Game 5
The New York Knicks have won their first NBA title since 1973 with 94-90 victory over San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the finals on Saturday night.
Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 13…