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December 9, 2025
The OUR’s role after Hurricane Melissa
THE EDITOR, Madam: We thank Mr Javon Moatt for his letter published on November 12, 2025, and welcome the opportunity to clarify the Office of Utilities Regulation’s (OUR) role and actions following…
December 9, 2025
Four alleged murderers killed in reported shootout with police in St Catherine
Four men are dead following an alleged gun battle with police in Rosemount district, St Catherine, Wednesday night. Reports are that about 9:40 p.m., the men were involved in the murder of a man in…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa deepens Jamaica’s child labour crisis
THE EDITOR, Madam: Recently, while driving through New Kingston, I stopped at a traffic light and saw two visibly young boys weaving between cars, asking for change to buy a meal. When I gently urged…
December 9, 2025
5 Questions With Diplo and Winnie Harlow
This week, 5 Questions With ... had a quick conversation with not one, but two celebrities who have responded to the plight of Jamaicans after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October…
December 9, 2025
by Ainsley Walters
Mojito hits top form just in time for Jamaica Cup
MOJITO’S WIN in the Kenneth Mattis Memorial was not only flashy, an eight-length dismissal of United States-bred UNSPUN, it was also the fastest time clocked at nine furlongs and 25 yards in more than…
December 9, 2025
‘Talented’ Hurricanes squad eyes Super50 silverware
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): WITH THE regional cricket season less than a week away, Leeward Islands Hurricanes head coach Steve Liburd is setting his sights firmly on championship glory, declaring it’s…
December 9, 2025
Cabinet approves $500-million relief grant to clean up schools
Cabinet has approved a relief grant of $500 million for schools damaged during the passage of Category Five Hurricane Melissa. “We have to clean up and we have to get the debris moved out of our…
December 9, 2025
Municipal cop charged for allegedly hitting taxi operator with gun during dispute in Portmore
A Portmore, St Catherine municipal police officer has been charged for allegedly assaulting a taxi operator during an argument that developed into a fight. Thirty-eight-year-old Trevan Clarke is…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
Samuda praises PUMA, Americas Para Sports collaboration
CHRISTOPHER SAMUDA, president of the Jamaica Paralympic Association (JPA), has praised the recent agreement signed between Americas Paralympic Committee (AmPC) and sporting giants PUMA. The AmPC…