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December 9, 2025
Fishermen in Trinidad and Tobago fear for their lives and jobs after US strikes in Caribbean
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — On a recent afternoon, Kenrick Modie finished untangling his fishing net in a quiet Caribbean village. As he slipped into a hammock at his home overlooking the sea, he…
December 9, 2025
Canadian man charged after ganja allegedly found in suitcase at airport
A Canadian man was arrested and later charged on Sunday after a quantity of ganja was allegedly found in his suitcase at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston. Charged with possession…
December 9, 2025
'Reprehensible'...National Security Minister strongly condemns deadly Commodore mass shooting
Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, has strongly condemned Sunday's gun attack in Commodore, Linstead, St Catherine, that left five people dead, including a child, and four…
December 9, 2025
Judge shot dead in Albania courtroom, gunman arrested after running away
TIRANA, Albania (AP) — A judge at the Tirana appeals court was shot dead on Monday by a man involved in a trial, police in Albania said. The gunman fled the scene but was later arrested. Judge…
December 9, 2025
October 7 designated National Anti-Bullying Day, stakeholders to undertake slate of activities
Tuesday, October 7, has been designated National Anti-Bullying Day. The proclamation was signed by Governor-General His Excellency Sir Patrick Allen, following a formal request from Child Protection…
December 9, 2025
Grief at Rosemount Primary after 4-y-o killed, another injured in Commodore shooting
Grief and shock have gripped Rosemount Primary and Infant School in St Catherine as two students were among the victims of Sunday night's mass shooting in Commodore, Linstead, St Catherine. Five…
December 9, 2025
Fraud trial against Ruel Reid, Fritz Pinnock and co-accused pushed back to tomorrow
The long-awaited multimillion-dollar fraud case against former Education Minister Ruel Reid and his co-accused, which was slated to begin this morning, will now commence tomorrow in the Kingston and…
December 9, 2025
Greater Portmore High School achieves big improvement in CSEC English
Greater Portmore High School in St Catherine has achieved a pass rate of 82 per cent in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) English, moving from a rate of 56 per cent. Principal,…
December 9, 2025
Curfew imposed in Linstead communities
A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in three communities in the Linstead area of St Catherine following last night’s mass shooting in Commodore. The curfew began at 6 p.m. Monday and will continue…