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December 9, 2025
by Steven Jackson
Vote on Portland bond debt set for coming week
Bondholders are set to vote in December on terms for payment or an extension of the outstanding bonds issued by companies ultimately controlled by investor and chairman of Portland Private Equity,…
December 9, 2025
Corletts Road community in Spanish Town tense following murder of resident
Sections of the community of Corletts Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine are tense arising from the shooting death of a 60-year-old resident this morning. The deceased has been identified as…
December 9, 2025
Chlorine tests show satisfactory levels at majority of water systems in hurricane affected areas, says Tufton
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton on Thursday reported that assessments of water supply systems in areas impacted by Hurricane Melissa have found that the majority of the…
December 9, 2025
SAINTs shine in fashion’s top glossies
The Caribbean women of SAINT International are scoring high marks in the fashion game. Straight out of Jamaica, the models have taken flight in New York and Australia with starring roles in editorials…
December 9, 2025
Richard Amenyah | Transforming AIDS response to build resilience and hope in the Caribbean
We are in an era of overlapping crises – global financial instability, widening inequalities, and escalating climate shocks, among others, which compound the challenges faced by people living with and…
December 9, 2025
China sends medical team to support Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
Jamaica’s cohort of medical personnel responding to the impact of Hurricane Melissa is to be boosted by medical staff from China. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said the Chinese…
December 9, 2025
Pulse adjusts approach to revenue recognition
Pulse Investments Limited has reported a sharp contraction in core revenue for the financial year ending June as it reshapes its business model. The modelling agency and hospitality company reported…
December 9, 2025
Dom Rep grants US access to restricted areas for fight against drugs
SAN JUAN (AP): Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader announced Wednesday that he has authorised the US government to operate inside restricted areas in the Caribbean country to help in its fight…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Friday
Elegance, unity, and purpose converged last Saturday, as the Calabar Old Boys’ Association hosted its annual cocktail and awards ceremony at The University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters.…