The world reacts with caution to US 'reciprocal' tariffs against dozens of nations
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday by US President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war. Trump presented...
REJECTED
Parliaments Constituency Boundaries Committee has rejected a proposal by government lawmaker Everald Warmington to have the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) use the Portmore parish boundaries to finalise the next voters list for the May 31...
4-H Clubs vital training ground for youth
Marcus Garvey Technical High School in St Ann was abuzz with activities as it hosted the St Ann 4-H Clubs Annual Parish Achievement Day and Exposition 2025 last week. Among the schools that participated were Inverness Primary and Infant, Browns...
CHANGING TACK
JAMAICAN ACE discus thrower Fedrick Dacres said he is trialing a new approach to his training programme this season in a bid to remain healthy and in top shape following several injury concerns last year. “This year is just to stay healthy. That...
JN Bank UK losses accumulate to £43m
JN Bank UK has accumulated more than £43 million in losses over five years, according to UK Companies House filings. The bank, which launched into business in late 2020, during the advent year of the pandemic, was sold last year to Step One Money...
Actor Munair Zacca dies at 79
Esteemed Jamaican stage, television and movie actor, Munair Zacca, passed away this morning, his wife of four decades, Adelina Pedroda Zacca, confirmed to The Gleaner. Zacca, who was diabetic and had a lung disorder, had been ailing for some time...
Editorial | Targeting US investment
It is not clear whether the private sector had a seat at the table when Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, visited Jamaica last week, or what bearing they might have had on Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness discussion with him. Either way,...
Letter of the Day | Let's support law enforcement to bring murders down
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica has long been burdened by an unacceptably high murder rate, a crisis that threatens our national security, economic growth, and social stability. However, as we move through 2025, we have a critical opportunity to unite...
Whitney deLisser-Fausnaught nurtures youth through dance, horseback riding
WESTERN BUREAU RETURNING RESIDENT Whitney deLisser-Fausnaught has been busy focusing her energy in helping the youth in western Jamaica through her lifelong dream of a dance studio and teaching horseback riding. The 33-year-old, mother of two, is...
Heal your nerves and anxiety
ANXIETY DISORDERS can be distressing and debilitating. They may contribute to loss of educational and employment opportunities, and difficulties in family and social relationships. Recovery is possible with the appropriate treatment, such as...
UN agency closes its remaining Gaza bakeries
DEIR AL-BALAH (AP): The UN food agency is closing all of its bakeries in the Gaza Strip, officials said Tuesday, as supplies dwindle after Israel sealed off the territory from all imports nearly a month ago. Israel, which later resumed its...