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Sayeed Bernard, attorney and journalist, addresses the recent welcome home reception hosted by the British High Commission for 2024 Chevening and Commonwealth scholars.
March 5, 2026 by Antoine Lodge

Chevening Scholar Sayeed Bernard eyes strengthened governance

Twenty-six-year-old attorney-at-law and journalist Sayeed Bernard is set to make a significant impact in Jamaica’s policy landscape after completing his Master of Laws at Queen Mary University of…
Kathryn Silvera, president of the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
March 5, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

Budget probe

As members of parliament (MPs) gear up to pose questions to portfolio ministers today about the Government’s $1.4-trillion Budget during a two-day meeting of Parliament’s Standing Finance Committee,…
New Zealand’s Finn Allen reacts after hitting the winning runs and finishing his century during the first T20 World Cup semi-final match against South Africa in Kolkata, India, yesterday.
March 5, 2026

Gayle record broken

KOLKATA, India (AP): New Zealand opener Finn Allen smashed the fastest-ever century in a T20 World Cup game to help the Kiwis defeat favourites South Africa by nine wickets in the first semi-final…
Tables neatly arranged with donated school supplies that were prepared for distribution to students affected by Hurricane Melissa at Maud McLeod.
March 5, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

Inspirational gifts for Bethel Town Primary, Maud McLeod High

Western Bureau: A personal childhood experience has come full circle for Olga Stewart-Nelson, a principal of adult education with New York City (NYC) Public Schools District 79, who recently returned…
Courtney Williams, commissioner of the Independent Fiscal Commission.
March 5, 2026

... Gaps trigger credibility concerns from fiscal commissioner

Fiscal Commissioner Courtney Williams has raised questions about the credibility of aspects of the Government’s 2026-2027 Budget in his Economic and Fiscal Assessment Report (EFAR). In his assessment…
The Gleaner’s Rudolph Brown is presented with a citation in recognition of his 37 years of service to photojournalism at the Press Association of Jamaica’s veteran luncheon held on March 4, 2026 at J. Wray and Nephew’s office, Dominica Drive, New Kin
March 5, 2026 by Karen Madden

PAJ honours veterans for 200 years of service to journalism

A combined 200 years of service to journalism was celebrated on Tuesday as the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) honoured six long-time practitioners at its Veterans Awards Luncheon at J. Wray and…
Jo Mersa Marley
March 5, 2026

Stephen Marley headlines concert to celebrate Jo Mersa’s life

For the fourth year in a row, the Marley family will gather to honour the memory of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley, who passed away in December 2022. On March 14, his father, Stephen Marley, will lead a…
Letters
March 5, 2026

The deeper, century-long roots of the Middle East conflict

THE EDITOR, Madam: Right after the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres accused Israel of bearing responsibility. “It did not happen in a vacuum,” he said. He was…
Letters
March 5, 2026

Instead of laughing, we should be listening...

THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent viral interview featuring the son of a well-known Jamaican musician has sparked intense public reaction. Much of the chatter has fixated on his startling phrase, “mi…