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Dr Jason McKay.
December 20, 2025

JFJ warned against ‘enabling, empowering predators’

Criminologist Dr Jason McKay is questioning Jamaicans for Justice’s (JFJ) close-in-age exemption defence, as it relates to decriminalising consensual sex among minors, a proposal outlined in the…
Fabian White ... Grooms’ Association president.
December 20, 2025 by Ainsley Walters

New JRC chairman sparks optimism among occupational groups

LEADERS of the occupational groups at Caymanas Park have expressed their appreciation for a recent meeting with Ryan Reid, new chair of the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC) and Betting Gaming and…
St Elizabeth Technical’s Deandre Barnett (right)
December 20, 2025 by Ashley Anguin

Rural giants ready to rumble at National Stadium

The stage is set for a thrilling climax to the rural schoolboys football season as two former champions, Glenmuir High and St Elizabeth Technical High (STETHS), prepare to square off in the ISSA…
Cornwall College’s Shakeem Gibson.
December 20, 2025 by Ashley Anguin

Battle of the CCs

In a match dubbed the ‘Battle of the CCs’ Cornwall College out of Montego Bay will face Clarendon College in the Ben Francis Knockout final at the National Stadium today. Match time is 3 p.m. Cornwall…
A mother and son share smiles as they review their wish on the Wishing Wall during the NCB Foundation’s Grant a Wish launch, held recently at NCB’s Fairview Financial Centre in Montego Bay, St James.
December 20, 2025 by Adrian Frater

NCB Foundation grants wishes to women from the west

Western Bureau: Kemeshia Black, of Bethel Town, in Westmoreland; and Charmaine Green, of Montego Bay, St James, who were both impacted by Hurricane Melissa, got some much-needed financial help earlier…
Sandals team members join children in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, for a photo at the Christmas treat on Thursday.
December 20, 2025

Sandals hosts holiday treat for 400 children

The Sandals Foundation and staff from Sandals South Coast Resort this week hosted a holiday party for 400 children still reeling from Hurricane Melissa.
West Indies’ Kemar Roach  was unable to bowl because of a hamstring injury.
December 20, 2025

WI fight back after Conway’s 227 powers Kiwis to massive total

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (CMC): The West Indies’ batters have started strongly chasing New Zealand’s mammoth first innings total, to leave the game in the balance at the end of play on the second…
Reinas Academy players celebrate after scoring a goal at the 2023 Reinas Cup competition.
December 20, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Reinas Shield returns for fourth staging

The Blue Mahoe Capital-sponsored Reinas Shield Under-17 girls football competition will return for its fourth staging today at Merl Grove High School, boasting an all-new format due to complications…
Beryl Rochester, outgoing custos of St Elizabeth.
December 20, 2025 by Albert Ferguson

St Elizabeth’s first female custos to demit office; expresses pride in service, justice expansion

WESTERN BUREAU: Beryl H. Rochester, the first woman to serve as custos rotulorum for St Elizabeth, is preparing to demit office after nearly 12 years of service, bringing to a close a historic tenure…