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December 9, 2025
Editorial | Equality for persons with disabilities
In marking the International Day for Persons with Disabilities earlier this week, Pearnel Charles Jr, the labour and social security minister, stated a truism. The days of discussing this subject, or…
December 9, 2025
Gov't signals possible Clinton Foundation role in hurricane recovery
Jamaica is looking to partner with the Clinton Foundation to assist with Hurricane Melissa recovery, according to Minister Olivia Grange, who is in charge of Government. The announcement followed a…
December 9, 2025
Kingston gets 80 new justices of the peace
The number of Justices of the Peace (JPs) serving Kingston has been boosted with the installation of 80 new officers on Thursday. They took and subscribed to the Oath of Office and Oath of…
December 9, 2025
Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal
(AP) — United States President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda as they signed a deal aimed at ending a conflict and opening critical mineral reserves to…
December 9, 2025
12-hour water supply rotation for dozens of St Andrew communities
The National Water Commission (NWC) has implemented a temporary water regulation schedule for St Andrew customers served by the Constant Spring Treatment Facility with immediate effect. The measure is…
December 9, 2025
by Andre Williams
Bank systems take spotlight in Sagicor fraud case
There were several tense moments during Thursday’s sitting of the Sagicor fraud trial as defence attorneys aggressively questioned a former banker who returned to the stand for cross-examination. The…
December 9, 2025
Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500
The death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors isolated by the disaster with hundreds of people…
December 9, 2025
by Tiffany Pryce
GoodHeart |Tik Tok stars, artistes score for charity in football match
The stands at Constant Spring football field were packed Tuesday evening as Tik Tok stars, artistes, and fans gathered for a lively artistes-versus-Tik Tokkers charity football match. Laughter, music,…
December 9, 2025
Accompong Maroons reject JDF in Hurricane Melissa recovery, cite cultural and governance concerns
Chief Richard Currie says the Accompong Maroon Council has rejected the use of military personnel, including Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) engineers, in post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding efforts in the…