JHTA raises concerns about impact of proposed NWC rate hike on tourism sector
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is raising concerns about the impact of a rate hike by the National Water Commission (NWC) on the tourism sector. The NWC on Tuesday submitted an application to the Office of Utilities Regulation seeking a
JHTA raises concerns about impact of proposed NWC rate hike on tourism sector
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) is raising concerns about the impact of a rate hike by the National Water Commission (NWC) on the tourism sector. The NWC on Tuesday submitted an application to the Office of Utilities Regulation seeking a
Clarendon College coach sees route to better meets
Clarendon College head of physical education and track and field coach Nigel McClymont is hoping to use knowledge gained from a recent technical managers course in the Dominican Republic to help improve the staging of track and field meets in Jamaica.
United Oil completes rig and logistics study
United Oil & Gas said on Tuesday that it completed a rig and logistics study outlining the requirements for potential drilling offshore Jamaica. “The completion of this study is an important step forward for the Walton-Morant licence. It supports ou
‘This is my Grammy moment'
Dancehall artiste Mr Vegas readily admits that he is from that era when it was the desire of every aspiring artiste to “buss big, mek Mama proud and buy her a house”. His dream did come true, and on Monday he dedicated his Order of Distinction (OD) to
Editorial | What lessons from the Five Miles tragedy?
Like most Jamaicans, The Gleaner is deeply saddened by the deaths, in the line of duty, of policemen Corporal Trevoy Shaw and Constable Devoney Rose at Five Miles, St Catherine, on Friday. The police say the officers were killed after being lured into the
What is the real scam?
THE EDITOR, Madam: My respected colleagues Dr Lascelve Graham and Dr Dennis Minott have doubled down on making sports recruitment in schools an evil to be purged in the interest of national development. The fundamental misconception that points to their f
Something Extra | Wednesday
Kings House in St Andrew was awash with pride and celebration on National Heroes Day as the 2026 Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards recognised Jamaicans whose outstanding contributions continue to shape the nation.
Breast cancer matters: Why early detection cannot wait
Breast cancer is not a death sentence, but a delayed diagnosis can make the journey to treatment more difficult. Understanding personal risk, recognising changes in the breasts and seeking appropriate screening are among the important steps women and men
St Lucia government approves Christmas barrel concessions
CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – The St Lucia government Wednesday said that it had approved Christmas barrel concessions, allowing citizens to import various goods without having to pay the necessary taxes. It said that the policy will be in place from Novem