Jamaica Gleaner

The Gleaner Company Ltd is a newspaper publishing business based in Jamaica. It was founded in 1834 by Joshua and Jacob De Cordova. The main product of the company is The Gleaner, a morning broadsheet that is released six days a week. Additionally, they produce a Sunday edition called the Sunday Gleaner, along with an evening tabloid known as The Star. The company also offers weekly editions that are distributed in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

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Law enforcement experience cut from requirements during search for new FID head

1 week ago | jamaica-gleaner.com | Livern Barrett

Published:Saturday | May 31, 2025 | 12:09 AM Twelve years’ experience in law enforcement, five of them at a senior level, was listed as one of the requirements for the post of chief technical director (CTD) of the Financial Investigations Division (FID) when it was first advertised late last year, a review of the public notice has revealed.
Former Clifton Boys’ Home employees acquitted of abuse charges

1 week ago | jamaica-gleaner.com | Christopher Thomas

Published:Saturday | May 31, 2025 | 12:09 AM WESTERN BUREAU:The three former employees of the Clifton Boys’ Home in Darliston, Westmoreland, who were arrested and charged in 2021 for allegedly abusing eight wards at the facility, have been acquitted of the charges following their latest appearance in the Westmoreland Parish Court.
‘WORSE THAN SHOOTERS’

1 week ago | jamaica-gleaner.com | Livern Barrett

Government officials have pledged to apprehend those responsible for the largest illegal shipment of firearms and ammunition ever intercepted in Jamaica. Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang and the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) confirmed on Thursday that the shipment includes 233 guns – 159 pistols and 74 rifles – as well as more than 50,000 rounds of ammunition.
Fray: CRH equipped to treat all emergencies, including shark bites

1 week ago | jamaica-gleaner.com | Christopher Thomas

WESTERN BUREAU:Following in the wake of reports earlier this week that a British national had to leave Jamaica to seek medical treatment overseas, after being bitten by a shark in St James, Dr Delroy Fray, the clinical coordinator for the Western Regional Health Authority, has sought to assure the public that local health facilities are properly equipped to address medical emergencies.
4,000 deportees for Ja

1 week ago | jamaica-gleaner.com | Livern Barrett

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Psychologist calls for gender neutrality in discussing violence, abuse victims

1 week ago | jamaica-gleaner.com | Christopher Thomas

Published:Wednesday | May 28, 2025 | 12:06 AM Previous Pause Next WESTERN BUREAU:Clinical psychologist Dr Georgia Rose believes that discussions on interpersonal violence and abuse must seek to erase long-held, gender-based stereotypes on the subject, such as male abuse victims being weak, or women being only victims but not aggressors.
Music educator lands prestigious fellowship

1 week ago | jamaica-gleaner.com | Glen Munro

A Jamaican lecturer in black music research has received special honours from a leading creative awards organisation in the United Kingdom. Dr Mykaell Riley, director for the Black Music Research Unit (BMRU) at Westminster University, received the prestigious fellowship, from the Rockschool RSL, in recognition of his contributions to music education and the creative industries, since joining Westminster in 1994.
Rogue behaviour

1 week ago | jamaica-gleaner.com | Livern Barrett

A police constable has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle marijuana and other contraband to a detainee at the problem-plagued Central Police Station lock-up in downtown Kingston, officials have confirmed. He is one of two lawmen who were arrested on the weekend for their alleged involvement in criminal activities.
JLP yet to settle on Shaw’s successor

1 week ago | jamaica-gleaner.com | Jovan Johnson

As a general election draws closer, calls are intensifying within the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to resolve its representation in the Manchester North Eastern constituency, where internal friction and whispers of a high-profile outsider continue to stir unease. Two declared aspirants – Holmwood Technical High Principal Hidran McKulsky and Craighead Division Councillor Omar Miller – have expressed frustration over the party’s delay in naming a standard-bearer.
SKENG DON SPEAKS

1 week ago | jamaica-gleaner.com | Jovan Johnson

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