Iraqi authorities investigating the killing of a social media influencer
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi authorities on Saturday were investigating the killing of a well-known social media influencer, who was shot by an armed motorcyclist in front of her home in central Baghdad. Ghufran Mahdi Sawadi, known as "Um Fahad...
16-Y-O THREATENED HOURS BEFORE HIT
WESTERN BUREAU: RELATIVES OF Carson Barrett, the 16-year-old Grange Hill High School student who was shot dead on Thursday, believe that his death stemmed from a relationship he had with a female who lives in the community. That relationship...
The Girl Guides Association of Jamaica rebuilds with ‘Project VIBE'
The Girl Guides Association of Jamaica is about volunteerism and redirection for young women, and the organisation wants Jamaica to know that it is still in service. Girl Guides has impacted thousands of lives over the decades, and it is all thanks...
Hill: Playoff system works best for JPL
Owen Hill, chief executive officer (CEO) of Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL), said the current playoff system is the right fit for the Wray...
Miss Universe Jamaica Central embraces diversity and inclusion
The Miss Universe Jamaica Central pageant made history last year in crowning Ayanna Powell-Myles, a wife and mother, following adjustments to the previously rigid Miss Universe International eligibility requirements. This year the central arm of...
Editorial | Student violence
The disturbing surge in violence among the nations students is a looming issue in search of urgent solution, if we intend to return a sense of safety and calm to the school environment. Do these reports of brawls, stabbings, fights and, in rare...
Letter of the Day | Speaker of the House should apologise
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Gleaner dated April 24 published a news report which stated that Government MPs enunciated glowing tributes to former House Clerk, Valrie Curtis. This entire issue relates to House Speaker Holness and that unfortunate,...
Something Extra | Saturday
Chief Vision Officer of Next Step Digital Solutions, Mohan Beckford, hosted the BizCon Networking Mixer at Lavish Palms on Monday evening. The event welcomed VIPs and guest speakers from the BizCon: Innovation and Financing Conference for MSMEs,...
‘The task ahead is daunting'
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP): It has been only a day since the transitional presidential council was installed in Haiti, and the list of demands on the Caribbean nations new leaders is rapidly growing. Haitians want security, food, jobs — and they want...