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December 9, 2025
Garth Rattray | What would our National Heroes think of us today?
Since 1969 when National Heroes’ Day was officially established, and commemorated on the third Monday in October, Jamaicans remember, honour, and celebrate national heroes. We do this to keep their…
December 9, 2025
Gov't doubles disaster allocation for constituencies to $400 million
The Government has doubled its allocation for constituency level disaster preparedness from $200 million to $400 million amid the threat posed by Tropical Storm Melissa. Minister without Portfolio…
December 9, 2025
Small: Culture can unlock big growth
Investing in the arts through education or funding can unlock new earning power and build stronger industries, according to musician and educator Seretse Small. “It means building stronger bridges…
December 9, 2025
Some flights cancelled but airports remain open
Three Caribbean Airlines flights which were scheduled for this weekend between Fort Lauderdale in the US and Montego Bay, Jamaica, have been cancelled, MBJ Airports Limited has announced. It urged…
December 9, 2025
US is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military buildup
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, in the latest escalation and buildup of military forces in the region, the Pentagon announced Friday. …
December 9, 2025
CSA, SPTI sign MoU to expand maritime training and workforce development in the Caribbean
THE CARIBBEAN Shipping Association (CSA) and the Suriname Port Training Institute (SPTI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), establishing a strategic partnership to expand access to…
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December 9, 2025
Shipping Schedule
CMA CGM JAMAICA KINGSTON TBN FEEDER 12 29/10 CMA CGM ALEXANDRIA 29/10 SEABOARD SUN 29/10 CMA CGM FORT ROYAL 29/10 CMA CGM LOUGA 30/10 BF FORTALEZA 30/10 SEABOARD SUN 30/10 CFS HORIZON 31/10…
December 9, 2025
Poems
Deadly intoxication A man named Mr. Set was driving his truck down the street His foot hit the gas like a boulder in water, rum, and beer in hand His thirst could not be quenched, one quart and four…
December 9, 2025
by Omar Tomlinson
Lifestyle Round-Up
What’s new and exciting in global fashion? Quite a lot, if you’re Jamaican-connected. Designers, models, and hairstylists with roots in The Rock are elevating the conversation around image-making in…