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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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".
  3. 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.