Jamaica gleaner news
The Jamaica Gleaner is a leading newspaper in Jamaica, and here are some of the latest news headlines from their website:
Top Stories
- Jamaica's COVID-19 cases surge to 14,000 - The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Jamaica has surpassed 14,000, with 1,400 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
- Police investigate murder of 17-year-old girl - The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is investigating the murder of a 17-year-old girl who was found dead in a field in St. Catherine.
- Government to introduce new measures to combat crime - The Jamaican government is set to introduce new measures to combat crime, including the establishment of a new police unit to focus on gang violence.
- Jamaica's economy to contract by 3.5% - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Jamaica's economy will contract by 3.5% this year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Reggae legend Toots and the Maytals to perform at Grammy Awards - Legendary reggae band Toots and the Maytals are set to perform at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on January 26.
Sports
- Windies cricketers to face England in Test series - The West Indies cricket team is set to face England in a three-match Test series, starting on February 4.
- Jamaica's Reggae Boyz to face Mexico in World Cup qualifier - The Jamaica national football team, also known as the Reggae Boyz, will face Mexico in a World Cup qualifier on March 24.
- Usain Bolt's football team to compete in Jamaica's Premier League - Usain Bolt's football team, the Bolt FC, will compete in Jamaica's Premier League, starting in March.
Entertainment
- Shaggy to perform at Grammy Awards - Reggae superstar Shaggy is set to perform at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, along with Toots and the Maytals.
- Jamaican actress to star in new Netflix series - Jamaican actress Simone Missick has landed a starring role in a new Netflix series, titled "Raising Dion".
- Reggae artist Chronixx to release new album - Reggae artist Chronixx is set to release a new album, titled "Dela Splash", on February 12.
These are just a few of the latest news headlines from the Jamaica Gleaner. You can visit their website for more news and updates from Jamaica.