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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness
24 Sep, 2026 0

‘STATE NOT ABOVE THE LAW’ - PM declares all cop-involved fatal shootings properly investigated, questions why protests only held over police killings

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is insisting that the “State is not above the law”, amid growing concerns about an increase in the number of fatal police shootings across the island. Speaking…
Veteran musician Jackie Jackson.
24 Sep, 2026 0

Daughters remember veteran musician Jackie Jackson as devoted dad

WESTERN BUREAU: To the world, Clifton ‘Jackie’ Jackson was the legendary bass guitarist whose fingers helped shape some of Jamaican music’s most enduring recordings. To his four daughters, he was…
Hayley Matthews drives square on her way to a century against Ireland during a recent match for the West Indies Women.
24 Sep, 2026 0

Six points the target for WI Women

HARARE, Zimbabwe (CMC): West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews says the Caribbean side is targeting a full six points from its three-match ICC Women’s Championship One-Day International (ODI)…
Sports
24 Sep, 2026 0

Bicknell targets October return for Waterhouse

Having missed Waterhouse’s opening Jamaica Premier League (JPL) match because of injury, former national Under-20 player Alexander Bicknell says he is targeting a return to action next month.…
Senator Dana Morris Dixon (centre)  Minister of Education; Carlon Pitt, (second right) Principal of the Hydel-Cumberland; Dr Walton Small, (right) retired principal of Hydel High, and Icylin Golding (second left), Custos Rotolorum of St Catherine and stude
24 Sep, 2026 0

Hydel-Cumberland principal eyes sporting hub

Principal of Hydel-Cumberland High School Carlon Pitt says plans are being developed to transform the institution’s sporting facilities into a centre of excellence, not only for its athletes, but also…
Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons addresses the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters Tuesday.
24 Sep, 2026 0

Suriname backs Guyanese candidate for UN’s top job

UNITED NATIONS (CMC): Suriname has endorsed Guyanese diplomat Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, arguing that the organisation’s next leader must…
Anthony Thompson, a 74-year-old farmer of Chatsworth, Maroon Town, St James, who was murdered on September 9.
24 Sep, 2026 0

Family want answers about the beheading of 74-y-o farmer in St James

WESTERN BUREAU: Two weeks after 74-year-old farmer Anthony Thompson was brutally murdered by intruders at his home in Chatsworth district in Maroon Town, St James, his relatives are still awaiting…
News
24 Sep, 2026 0

Grants help 10 Treasure Beach businesses reopen after Melissa

Ten small businesses, and livelihoods in Treasure Beach and surrounding communities in St Elizabeth, have resumed operations after receiving grants from the Blue Mahoe Charitable Foundation (BMCF) to…
Carey-Lee Dixon, founder and lead facilitator of the Creative Design Camp, addresses students, parents, educators, and industry experts at the camp’s final showcase. 
24 Sep, 2026 0

LASCO backs young creative at digital design camp

Twelve-year-old Shailene Thompson is getting an early start in exploring the possibilities of digital creativity after LASCO Financial Services Ltd sponsored her participation in the Creative Design…