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December 9, 2025

Derrimon tackling debt as priority amid operational restructuring

Derrimon Trading Company Limited is taking steps to deleverage, an issue that has become a priority for the group amid concerns by its auditors. CEO Ian Kelly disclosed that discussions were under way…
Jimmy Kimmel appears at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in in Los Angeles on Monday, September 12, 2022.
December 9, 2025

Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about Charlie Kirk's killing, which…
Jamaica’s Oblique Seville celebrates after crossing the finish line in first place, mining gold and claiming the World Champion title in the men’s 100m on Sunday.
December 9, 2025 by Paul H. Williams

When Oblique Seville ripped his kit

WHEN I first heard the name Oblique Seville, it stood out. Oblique? “Who would really want to name their child, Oblique, and why,” I thought to myself. I knew the meaning of oblique, but I actually…
Williams' court date is being finalised.
December 9, 2025

Police trainee accused of wounding roommate during dispute

A police trainee who allegedly used a piece of metal to injure a colleague at the National Police College of Jamaica has been charged with wounding with intent. The accused is Sylvester Williams…
Paul Buchanan
December 9, 2025

PNP files application to void poll in St Andrew West Central

The People's National Party (PNP) says its candidate for the St Andrew West Central constituency, Paul Buchanan, on Wednesday filed an application with the Constituted Authority to void the…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. - Gladstone Taylor photo
December 9, 2025

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone takes 400m crown, Pryce finishes eighth

Team USA phenom Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone took the women’s 400m world title in imperious form as she set a new championship record of 47.78 seconds at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. …
McDonald would have thought he won the bronze medal just metres away from the line.
December 9, 2025

Big fight from ‘Big Boy’

A valiant effort from Rusheen McDonald in the final of the men’s 400 metres fell just short as he was edged at the line at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, finishing fourth in 44.28 seconds. …
Dr Horace Chang, General Secretary for the Jamaica Labour Party.
December 9, 2025

JLP says gov't will not be bullied on House Speaker appointment

The Jamaica Labour Party says it strongly rejects what it calls an attempt by the Opposition People's National Party to bully the governing administration into excluding two "eminently…
The Prime Minister and members of his cabinet pose for a photo: In front row (from left) are: Desmond McKenzie; Dr. Horace Chang; Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness; Olivia Grange; Robert Montague. Second Row: Daryl Vaz; Pearnel Charles Jr; Audrey Marks; Da
December 9, 2025

Peter Espeut | Some steps forward

A new cabinet with mostly old faces was sworn in on Wednesday. Time will allow for more critical analysis, but I must mention two positive developments, and one must give praise where praise is due.…