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December 9, 2025
Lloyd Barnett | Duties and responsibilities of parliamentarians
Historically and universally the elected representatives of the people have been regarded as constituting the critical agents for the control of arbitrary government. An early and famous…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Surviving the crisis
Before October 28 when powerful Hurricane Melissa wrecked the west of the island, Jamaica was on a path of modest, but encouraging, recovery from the impact of hurricane Beryl of 2024. Inflation had…
December 9, 2025
Bah, humbug!
THE EDITOR, Madam: Believe it or not, A Christmas Carol was written in only six weeks, but the author was none other than a 31 year-old guy named Charles Dickens. The novella was first published on…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Build resilient communities
THE EDITOR, Madam: As Jamaica confronts the devastation across western parishes, we must embrace every effort and resource contributing to reconstruction. International partners such as the Clinton…
December 9, 2025
Man perishes in fire at his home in Lime Tree Grove
The charred remains of a man were found following a fire at his home in Lime Tree Grove, St Catherine this morning. Residents reported seeing smoke coming from the dwelling around 10:45 a.m. and…
December 9, 2025
Fatal police shooting in York Town, Clarendon, high-powered rifles seized
Two men were fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in York Town, Clarendon early this morning. The police say an M16 rifle and an AK-47 rifle were seized. According to the…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
Final Fight Night proceeds to go towards hurricane recovery efforts
STEPHEN ‘BOMBER’ Jones, president of the Jamaica Boxing Board (JBB), said the upcoming Wray & Nephew Fight Night will be more than just a boxing showcase, as the proceeds raised from the event…
December 9, 2025
Man accused of indecent assault of teen girl freed by St Catherine court
A 39-year-old man accused of the indecent assault of a 14-year-old girl was on Friday freed in the St Catherine Parish Court. The man was freed after the judge found that the prosecution's case…
December 9, 2025
by Mickalia Kington
Duty’s call
Delta Airlines employees are lending a helping hand to communities affected by the Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, bringing care packages, essentials, and even personal services, to residents in need.…