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01 Oct, 2025 0

Mixed bag for Gov’t in fiscal assessment

The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) has signalled that additional revenue efforts might be required to meet budgetary amounts this year as the $14.2-billion tax shortfall at the end of the…

This photo provided by WOI Local 5 News in September 2025 shows Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts. (WOI Local 5 News via AP)

01 Oct, 2025 0

Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two…

Miles Bascombe, director of cricket, Cricket West Indies.

01 Oct, 2025 0

CWI offer 65 retainer contracts

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday officially unveiled its list of players offered international retainer contracts for the 2025-26 season. The new contract cycle,…

01 Oct, 2025 0

Coffee farmer bats for price increase

Buff Bay Valley, West Portland: For coffee farmer Dian Ellis of Hart Hill, Portland, whose five acres of fully grown berries are now ready for harvesting, insurmountable challenges continue to impact…

West Indies stand-in captain Ackeal Hosein (right) speaks to commentator and former West Indies fast bowler, Ian Bishop after his side completed a 10-wicket win over Nepal in the third T20I at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

01 Oct, 2025 0

Hosein: West Indies will improve for 2026 T20 World Cup

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): WEST INDIES stand-in T20I captain Akeal Hosein has urged fans not to lose hope in the regional team following their shocking 2-1 loss to Nepal in their…

West Indies captain Roston Chase goes through his paces in the nets during a training session ahead of today’s first Test against India yesterday.

01 Oct, 2025 0

‘We have nothing to lose’

ADMEDABAD, India (CMC): WEST INDIES Test captain Roston Chase believes that heading into their two-match Test series against India as underdogs ‘with nothing to lose’ will make them very dangerous.…

Janet Richards (centre), founder of the Janet Richards Foundation charity organisation, presents a certificate of appreciation to Samuel Afonso Diaz (second left), country manager for the Hospiten medical facility in Montego Bay, St James, during the launc

01 Oct, 2025 0

Janet Richards Foundation targeting 100 women for breast cancer screening

WESTERN BUREAU: The Janet Richards Foundation, renowned for its charitable work in western Jamaica, on Wednesday launched its annual breast cancer education and screening programme for women at the…

From left: Frederick Williams, VM Group’s chief financial officer; Byjeon Thomas, head coach, Harbour View FC; Paul Elliott, CEO, VM Building Society; Clover Moore, assistant vice president, group corporate affairs & communications; Latoya Williams, assi

01 Oct, 2025 0

VMBS-Harbour View partnership shows trust in JPL – Hill

CEO OF the Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) Owen Hill says the reaffirming of Victoria Mutual Building Society’s (VMBS) partnership with the Jamaica Premier League(JPL), as well as the…

Retired educator Rhona Campbell (left), Dr Dawn Lemonius (second right) and retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Denver Frater (right) were all smiles as they handed over goodies to staff and students at the Ulster Spring Primary and Infant School.

01 Oct, 2025 0

Grateful alumni come good for Ulster Spring Primary and Infant School

Western Bureau: When a group of former Ulster Spring Primary and Infant School students met up at the funeral of their former schoolmate, Dr Paul Robinson, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in…