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Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (left) watches as Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness signs the Instrument of Appointment during his Swearing-In Ceremony at King’s House in St Andrew on Tuesday.
December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

New term, new vision

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Tuesday set the agenda for his administration’s next term, emphasising the urgent need for innovative policies to accelerate Jamaica’s slow-growing economy and…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
December 9, 2025 by Raymond Graham

Sprint-relay gold a fitting send-off for Fraser-Pryce

AFTER PICKING up their first win in the women’s 4x100m relay at the 1991 World Championships in Tokyo with the quartet of Dahlia Duhaney, Juliet Cuthbert, Beverly McDonald, and Merlene Ottey, Jamaica…
The government said the bonus is part of its commitment to workers and families.
December 9, 2025

St Lucia gov't to give public servants bonus with December salaries

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – The St Lucia government says it will be providing a bonus to all public sector workers in December, along with their regular monthly salaries. A government statement Monday…
Rusea’s High School’s Maliek Headed (right) tries to shake the attention of Frome Technical High Schol’s Jevani Plummer during their Zone B match of an ISSA daCosta Cup at the Collin Miller Sports Complex. Lightning ended the contest at halfime with
December 9, 2025 by Ashley Anguin

STETHS finally get off the mark

BEN FRANCIS Cup champions St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) can breathe a little easier today after a 4-0 win over Lacovia High marked their first of the ISSA daCosta Cup season. STETHS got…
Youth leaders and delegates gather at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston during the Caribbean Youth Environment and Climate Change Conference held earlier this month.
December 9, 2025

Caribbean youths join hands to preserve the environment

Caribbean’s youths are taking charge of environmental stewardship and promoting sustainable practices as youth leaders from across the Caribbean gathered in Jamaica for the inaugural Caribbean Youth…
PSOJ President Metry Seaga.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

Seaga backs Holness’ call for unity to move country forward

Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President Metry Seaga has joined Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in urging the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to engage in meaningful…
Ryland Fray-Campbell (left) of St George’s College moves away from Oniel Nelson of Holy Trinity during their Manning Cup Zone A match at Winchester Park yesterday. St George’s won 3-1.
December 9, 2025 by Robert Bailey

Holy Trinity still believes after loss to STGC

HOLY TRINITY High head coach Delano Kennedy says he remains optimistic about his team’s chances of advancing to the second round of the ISSA/WATA Manning Cup, despite a 3-1 defeat to St George’s…
His court date is being finalised.
December 9, 2025

‘Breadback' charged over St Andrew gun attack that left 14-y-o girl dead, two others injured

The St Andrew South police have charged a 24-year-old man for the gun attack that left a 14-year-old girl dead and two other persons injured along Hill Avenue in April. David King, also known as…
Nayoka Clunis sports her trademark smile on day two of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

‘Smiling regardless’

JAMAICAN HAMMER thrower Nayoka Clunis says she is proud of her performance at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships, especially in light of the setbacks she had to fight through to get there. Clunis…