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11 Sep, 2026 0

Former employee at Corporate Area roofing company charged with embezzlement

A Portmore, St Catherine man who was employed at a Corporate Area roofing company has been charged with embezzlement after allegedly defrauding another man. He is 42-year-old project manager David…
Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Franklyn Witter (left), fields questions at the Clarendon Praedial Larceny Farmer Sensitisation Meeting at the Denbigh Showground in the parish on September 9. Others pictured (from se
11 Sep, 2026 0

Farmers and buyers urged to work together to disrupt market for stolen produce and livestock

Farmers, buyers, transport operators, consumers and communities are being urged by Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Franklyn Witter, to work together to disrupt…
11 Sep, 2026 0

Crawford wants parliamentary debate on school mergers

Opposition Spokesman on Education and Early Childhood Damion Crawford is calling for a parliamentary debate on the Government’s plans to merge and close some schools, arguing that the changes must not…
A general view of the New York skyline during an FDNY memorial to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in the Staten Island borough of New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
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US marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of US might and prosperity. …
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (fourth right), Cabinet Secretary Audrey Sewell (third right), and Ambassador Antony Anderson (left), CEO, National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority, share a moment with members of the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resi
11 Sep, 2026 0

New watchdog committee to track cost, progress of recovery projects

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Tuesday launched the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC), charging its members to provide “real-time, direct and independent…
President of Netball Jamaica, Karen Rosen-Baugh.
11 Sep, 2026 0

Netball Jamaica continues funding drive for trainer

President of Netball Jamaica (NJ) Karen Rosen-Baugh says the organisation is continuing its search for corporate sponsorship to help fund a full-time strength-and-conditioning trainer for the national…
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11 Sep, 2026 0

Real Mona gets Douglas-sized title push

Real Mona have strengthened their squad for a maiden Jamaica Women’s Premier League (JWPL) title bid with the signing of experienced striker Shikira Douglas following their semi-final exit in their…
Trinbao Knight Riders’ batter Yastika Bhatia swings for the fences during a Women’s Caribbean Premier League cricket game against the Jamaica Empress at Kensington Oval in Barbados yesterday.
11 Sep, 2026 0

Bhatia, Ramharack combine to humble Jamaica Empress

Much was expected of the Jamaica Empress following their resilient opening-win performance. However, they were unable to replicate that form in their second outing as the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR)…
Alyssa James
11 Sep, 2026 0

James savours historic US Open run - Tennis Jamaica boss proud of junior programme in the wake of quarterfinal-round showing

Jamaican teenager Alyssa James has described her run to the US Open Junior Girls’ Doubles quarterfinals as an “amazing” experience, one that provided valuable lessons in both singles and doubles…