When it comes to Trumps economy, these numbers matter before mid-terms
President Donald Trump is trying to convince voters before the November 3 mid-term elections that the US economy is rocketing upwards. But voters say inflation remains a challenge because the Iran war has pushed up gasolene prices, grocery bills have rema
‘You can't just live for yourself' - 88-y-o Merle Stern awarded for decades of community service
At 88, Merle Stern has little interest in measuring her life by the accolades she has racked up. For the retired justice of the peace, the greater reward has been the opportunity to help people through their difficulties, restore relationships, and ensure
NO FEAR - Young Reggae Boyz coach believes confident charges can disrupt tough World Cup group
Altimont ‘Freddie Butler, head coach of Jamaicas Under-17 team, says the young Reggae Boyz have nothing to fear as they prepare for a challenging Group E campaign at next months FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. Jamaica have been drawn alongsid
When it comes to Trump's economy, these numbers matter before mid-terms
President Donald Trump is trying to convince voters before the November 3 mid-term elections that the US economy is rocketing upwards. But voters say inflation remains a challenge because the Iran war has pushed up gasolene prices, grocery bills have rema
Movie Review | ‘Clayface' arrives as a pretty good revenge thriller-horror romance
Someone rather bluntly popped up on X recently to ask Hollywood writer-producer James Gunn a pointed — and here sanitised — question: “Who asked for a ‘Clayface movie??” Gunn, the guy behind the seriously weird Guardians of the Galaxy franchi
Editorial | Climate accountability
While Jamaica, like most small island developing states, hasnt contributed to the carbon emissions that cause global warming, Kingstons promise to pass climate accountability legislation is a move in the right direction. It suggests the Government
Protecting schools takes more than posting a guard
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recent school burglaries in western Jamaica raise a question: what protection can one person reasonably provide across an entire compound? On October 10, The Gleaner reported recommendations from St James police for stronger school sec
Diotima, Ferragamo spotted on red carpets
Actress Whitney Peak wore a design by Jamaican designer Rachel Scotts Diotima at the 2026 Academy Museum Gala last Saturday. Sarah Paulson, Andrew Garfield and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II also stepped out in custom Ferragamo designs by Maximilian Davis, the
Deportations fall short of White House target
WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trumps administration is on track to deport about 660,000 people over the past year, a new report released yesterday shows, as arrests ramp up across the country fuelled by billions of dollars meant to supercharge his