Bangladesh still hope for first Test victory over South Africa
CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (AP): DESPITE A recent poor performance, Bangladesh refuse to give up hopes of grabbing a first Test victory against South Africa as they gear up for the second and final match beginning today. After their historic 2-0 series...
‘We won't be scapegoats'
President of the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA), Dr Renee Badroe, is sounding a note of caution that medical practitioners will not be scapegoats for problems that have nothing to do with their remit. The JMDA head told The Gleaner...
Church trip ends in doom, destruction, and death
ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1957, hundreds of members of the Holy Name Society of St Annes Roman Catholic Church boarded a train at the Kingston Railway Station for an all-day excursion to Montego Bay in the company of their leader, the Reverend Father...
Ill-tempered affair
A 1-1 DRAW between Chapelton Maroons in the Jamaica Premier League yesterday at the Anthony Spaulding Sports Complex included a stunning goal, a controversial equaliser, and a bottle-throwing incident to mar it all. Chapelton took the lead in the...
Apple launches iPhone into AI era
Apple is releasing a free software update that will inject its first dose of artificial intelligence into its iPhone 16 line-up as the trendsetting company tries to catch up with technologys latest craze. The upgrade to the iOS 18 operating system...
Stella Maris Dance Ensemble celebrates 31 years of excellence
Dance, culture, and community come together as the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble (SMDE) marks 31 years of artistic excellence on November 2 and 3 at the Little Theatre in Kingston. As has happened since 2014, the Stella Maris Dance Ensemble will...
Editorial | Principles of a free press
They may be offended that we do so, insisting that the concerns raised therein are not a threat in Jamaica. Recent events, however, cause The Gleaner to differ. We, therefore, bring to the attention of Jamaicas political parties and key...
Letter of the Day | Address cultural challenges in schools
THE EDITOR, Madam: As educators, we face the daunting task of navigating cultural narratives that sometimes clash with the values we strive to instil in our students. Issues such as gambling, inappropriate touching, sexual harassment,...
A cookout ignites romance for the Bryans
When Yanick Issacs mother was having her birthday cookout at church three years ago, she had no idea that one of the customers, Ashanti Bryan, would go on to become the love of her life. But the event ignited a romance so enchanting that they tied...
Pioneering green shipping and sustainable competitiveness
JAMAICA STANDS at a pivotal moment in its maritime development, with the European Unions (EU) Global Gateway programme poised to significantly bolster the nations efforts to transform into a world-class logistics hub. This ambitious initiative is...
Grenada welcomes new service by Haiti-based airline
ST GEORGES (CMC): The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) on Monday welcomed the decision of the Haiti-based Sunrise Airways to begin serving the island, saying that the new intra-Caribbean flight service creates unprecedented north-to-south access...