The Government’s announcement that it will delay the implementation of the demerit point system has been met with disappointment from Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council Dr Lucien Jones. Jones, who has for years campaigned for the a...

After 14 years as head of the National Works Agency (NWA), Chief Executive Officer E.G. Hunter bid farewell to the staff yesterday, his final day of employment at the agency. In a letter to the Public Services Commission dated May 7, 2026, Hunter ad...

At 90, Pearnel Charles Sr still has his hair half-black, half-white. The trademark style that has travelled with him through decades of Jamaican politics, trade union battles, parliamentary debates, and Cabinet rooms remains firmly in place. On Sun...

WESTERN BUREAU: Educators in western Jamaica are being hailed for their courage as defenders of the nation’s children in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as their determination to keep students learning never faltered. Reflecting on her first f...

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President O’Brian Heron is supporting the call for Jamaicans to have unencumbered access to the island’s beaches and coastline. In a brief interview with The Gleaner following last wee...

WESTERN BUREAU: Amid concerns about the state of readiness of schools in western Jamaica ahead of the new school year, Dr Michelle Pinnock, director of the Ministry of Education’s Region Four, is calling on teachers to be patient and resilient as ...

The National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCBJ) has appointed Sheree Martin as chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2026. Martin had served as interim CEO since January 19, 2026, leading the bank’s strategic and operational prioriti...

The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is investigating reports that some electors, particularly in St Mary, have been unable to transfer their votes despite repeated attempts over several years. Central to the issue is the verification process f...

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaicans are being challenged to break the culture of silence surrounding the abuse of children, with Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, minister of state in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, declaring that communities of...

Family, friends and political colleagues gathered at the home of former Speaker of the House Pearnel Charles Sr yesterday to celebrate his 90th birthday, which he officially marks today. Among those joining the celebration were his children, grandch...