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President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House, August 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
December 9, 2025

US will increase staffing at embassies and consulates to handle visas for World Cup fans

WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department will increase staffing at certain United States embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from football fans wanting to…
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December 9, 2025

Man killed after car crashes into concrete column in St Catherine

The St Catherine North Traffic Department is investigating the death of a 34-year-old man following a crash along the Spanish Town Bypass on Wednesday night. The deceased has been identified as…
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller. 
December 9, 2025

Westmoreland residents urged to exercise caution following heavy rains

Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to take precautionary measures in the aftermath of a period of heavy rainfall, particularly during instances of flooding. This advisory comes from the…
The programme covers essential areas, including grave preparation, health and safety, handling and transport of remains, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and post-disaster recovery protocols.
December 9, 2025

Burial industry leaders encouraged to pursue CVQ level three certification

Managers and supervisors in the burial industry are being encouraged to acquire the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Level Three Certification in Interment Operations. Developed and…
Williams' court date is being finalised.
December 9, 2025

St Mary man accused of knife-point robbery

The St Mary police have charged 21-year-old Javaine Jones of Brown’s Street in Baileys Vale, St Mary with robbery with aggravation following an incident on Stennett Street, Port Maria in the parish on…
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December 9, 2025

JTC celebrates World Teachers’ Day on October 5

The Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) will join the global education community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day (WTD) 2025 on Sunday, October 5 under the theme ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative…
Constable Smith-Braham
December 9, 2025

Veteran district constable to receive Badge of Honour

After nearly four decades of unwavering dedication to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), District Constable Jean Smith-Braham is be recognised with one of Jamaica’s distinguished awards. Her long…
Stephen Price, vice president and general manager, Flow, speaks on Meaningful Connectivity at the Caribbean Telecommunications Union ICT Week at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel on Tuesday September 30. Looking on is Elona Cela, senior investment officer at the I
December 9, 2025

Flow: Fast-tracking digital inclusion key to achieving Vision 2030

Jamaica must accelerate its digital transformation to meet the ambitious goals of Vision 2030, and that means prioritising affordability, accessibility, and digital literacy for all citizens. That…
Aliecia Taylor (left), minister counsellor with responsibility for trade and economic affairs at the Embassy of Jamaica, speaking with realtors on the growing real-estate investment opportunities available in Jamaica.
December 9, 2025

Embassy hosts expo on real estate investment opportunities in Jamaica

Over 40 leading real-estate professionals from across the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area got an exclusive look at Jamaica’s dynamic real-estate investment opportunities during ‘Keys to Paradise’,…