🇯🇲 Jamaica Gleaner
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About Jamaica Gleaner
The Jamaica Gleaner was founded in 1834 by brothers Jacob and Joshua de Cordova. It is now a subsidiary of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group, formed by a 2016 merger, with its parent company, Radio Jamaica Limited, publicly traded on the Jamaica Stock Exchange.
The Jamaica Gleaner is a historic 'paper-of-record' in Jamaica. While major media bias trackers like Media Bias/Fact Check, Ad Fontes Media, and AllSides do not provide a bias rating, Ground News rates its media bias as unknown. The outlet has recently faced a significant defamation ruling, which the Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) believes undermines legal protections for journalists. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) indicates a decline in press freedom in Jamaica, citing a deteriorating relationship between media and public institutions, and economic vulnerabilities for newsrooms, which could influence editorial independence.
Government moves to address working conditions of medical interns amid concerns
- Jamaica's Minister of Health and Wellness has ordered immediate action to improve medical intern working conditions. - The directive follows protest action by interns citing "exploitative" work envi…
White coats, golden results - Honours flow for newly minted medical doctors
- Brandon Henry received four awards at the University of the West Indies (UWI) medical graduation ceremony. - He achieved the best overall academic results across all UWI campuses for the Bachelor of…
Jamaica's health sector crippled by overcrowding, understaffing: Doctors' association
- Jamaican doctors are protesting chronic overcrowding and dangerous understaffing in the health sector. - Interns are reportedly working excessively long hours, up to 56 consecutive hours, violating …
Parents urged to beware of child safety risks during summer
- The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) warns parents about increased child safety risks during the summer holidays. - Children are spending more time online and unsupervised, raisin…
THE HEAT IS ON! - Scorching conditions take toll on St Elizabeth farmers
- St. Elizabeth farmers in Jamaica are struggling with scorching heat and drought conditions, leading to crop loss. - A recently built $8.9 million water facility in Top Hill remains defunct, frustrat…
Jamaican murder convict faces second deportation from US
- A Jamaican man, Mosaih Omar Wright, is facing a second deportation from the United States after re-entering the country illegally. - Wright was previously deported in 2013 after serving a prison sen…
Jamaica Blackout: Officials Scramble for Answers After Nationwide Grid Failure
- Jamaica experienced a nationwide power outage lasting several hours due to a cascading effect triggered by lightning strikes near critical power plants. - The CEO of the Jamaica Public Service Compa…
Afreximbank courts Jamaica with US$5b financing push
- Afreximbank is seeking to deepen trade and investment ties with the Caribbean, starting with Jamaica. - The bank offered Jamaica access to a US$5 billion financing facility to foster industrializati…
Digital Spring Cleaning: Experts Advise Clearing Accounts and Devices for Security and Performance
- Cybersecurity experts advise regular digital spring cleaning to protect personal data by eliminating dormant accounts and forgotten files. - Freeing up storage space on devices by archiving or delet…
Jamaica Taxi Fares Rise 8%, But Confusion and Frustration Erupt Over Lack of Clarity
- Public passenger vehicle (PPV) fares in Jamaica increased by 8% yesterday, with another 8% increase planned for July. - Confusion reigns as a revised fare table was not immediately published, leavin…
Cybersecurity skills shortage persists, says Fortinet
- A persistent shortage of cybersecurity talent continues to challenge organizations globally. - This skills gap is exacerbated by increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and the rise of AI. - Fortin…
Jamaican attorney to receive Juneteenth honour in Florida
- Jamaican-American attorney Kaysia Earley will receive a Juneteenth proclamation in Parkland, Florida. - The honour recognizes her dedication to justice, humanitarian service, education, and communit…
Man Dies After Bus Collision on Old Harbour Road in St. Catherine
- A man died on Sunday after being struck by a Toyota Coaster bus while attempting to cross Old Harbour Road in St Catherine. - The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. near Jamaica Broilers, with the m…
Jamaica Must Reject Anti-Vax Arguments 'At All Costs,' Says Health Minister
- Jamaica's Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Christopher Tufton, urges the public to reject anti-vaccination sentiments. - He highlighted the intensification of anti-vax movements since the COVID-…
Iran's top diplomat returns to Pakistan as Islamabad races to save negotiations with US
- Iran's foreign minister returned to Pakistan for talks aimed at reviving negotiations with the US. - Talks were thrown into confusion after the Iranian minister initially departed Pakistan, with US …