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Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

‘We need to continue to develop’

REGGAE GIRLZ head coach Hubert Busby Jr says to build a successful national programme in modern football, Jamaica must recruit committed dual-nationality players, while also building a strong local…
Lloyd Carney, chancellor of the University of Technology and recipient of membership in the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander, with Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and A
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

Service over self

Jamaicans are being encouraged to place greater emphasis on service to country as a vital part of nation-building. The call comes from Lloyd Carney, who was one of more than 140 Jamaicans honoured…
Former West Indies captain Rovman Powell shakes the hand of Governor General Sir Patrick Allen after getting pinned at the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards on the lawns of King’s House yesterday.
December 9, 2025

Discipline, the recurring decimal for national awardees

BEING DISCIPLINED even when no one is watching is among the keys for success, according to members of the sports fraternity shortly after receiving national honours at the National Honours and Awards…
Retired judge Sheron Barnes (right) receives the 2025 Mayor’s Special Award for her contributions to the justice system from Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon during St James’ Heroes Day Civic Awards Ceremony at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay in St Jame
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Retired judge cites past teaching, journalism experiences in journey to special award

WESTERN BUREAU: Retired jurist Sheron Barnes has applied many lessons over several years from her time as a teacher and a journalist to her 15 years of experience as a judge, which have culminated in…
Dr Michelle Holt (right) is all smiles as she receives the Order of Distinction from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen during the Ceremony of Investiture and Presentation of National Honours and Awards on the lawns of King’s House yesterday.
December 9, 2025 by Karen Madden

‘Give them the tools’

SPORTS MEDICINE practitioner Dr Michelle Holt is urging parents of students who show an interest in sports to give them the tools to balance both in order to be successful. Speaking with The Gleaner…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy leaves after a Paris court sentenced him to 5 years after finding him guilty of criminal conspiracy in an alleged scheme to finance his 2007 campaign with funds from Libya.
December 9, 2025

France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy will begin serving 5-year prison sentence Tuesday

Nicolas Sarkozy will become the first former French president in living memory to be imprisoned when he is expected to begin a five-year sentence Tuesday in Paris’ La Santé prison. Convicted of…
Adrian ‘Ajani’ Ellis after being conferred with the Badge of Honour for Gallantry during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony held on the lawns of King’s House in St Andrew yesterday.
December 9, 2025

A hero’s welcome

Teenage hero Adrian Ellis, who saved the life of his friend following a bloody mishap, was greeted with loud cheers and a standing ovation as he proudly walked to collect his award for gallantry at…
Family and friends of the late Garnett Silk celebrate his posthumous OD. From left: Delroy Collins; Kemilee McLymont; Arrayma Smith (daughter); Fabian Smith (son); Novlyn Banton (spouse); Garnet Smith (son); Wayzero Smith (daughter) and former manager Brid
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Garnett Silk’s children ‘blessed to have a father they could emulate’

More than 30 years after his death, reggae singer Garnett Silk was posthumously honoured by the Jamaican Government with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer for his outstanding…
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon (centre) stands with representatives from the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany (from left) Sisters Odette Haddad, Rose Chang, Helen Rose, and Teresita DeSouza, who were presented with the Key to the City of Montego Bay and a
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Franciscan Sisters of Allegany receive Key to the City in MoBay

WESTERN BUREAU: Monday’s Heroes’ Day celebration was an emotional milestone for the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany as they received a special citation and the Key to the City of Montego Bay, St James,…