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December 9, 2025
Create leaner, more efficient anti-corruption unit
THE EDITOR, Madam: A strong institution which is empowered to fight corruption and does so effectively, is a major credit to any society, especially developing countries. The concept of an Integrity…
December 9, 2025
Argentina president visits White House after US$20b lifeline from US
Argentina’s libertarian leader lavished praise on Donald Trump ahead of his first White House meeting with the US president on Tuesday. It’s a tactic that has helped transform President Javier Milei’s…
December 9, 2025
Understanding breast lumps
Breast lumps are common, and many women may develop one during their lifetime. These lumps can vary in size, shape, and cause, with the most concerning being breast cancer. In Jamaica, the tendency to…
December 9, 2025
Nations meet to consider regulations to drive green transition in shipping
The world’s largest maritime nations gathered in London on Tuesday to consider adopting regulations that would move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels to slash emissions. If the deal is…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
The inspiration and manifestation of Marcus Garvey’s UNIA
IN UNFLATTERING circumstances Malcus Mosiah Garvey was born in St Ann’s Bay, St Ann on August 17, 1887. Somewhere along the journey Malcus was changed to Marcus. He became a printer’s apprentice,…
December 9, 2025
by María Fernanda Espinosa
Ulrich Volz
and Alex Dryden
María Fernanda Espinosa | Overcoming Latin America’s mounting debt crises
Earlier this year, the International Monetary Fund declared that “debt levels have stabilised and are projected to remain stable or slightly decline” in emerging markets and developing economies. But…
December 9, 2025
Man charged for allegedly leaking sex tape of his ex-girlfriend
A St Catherine man who allegedly leaked a video with sexual content of his former lover has been charged with malicious communication. The accused is 20-year-old driver Eric Vaughn, of Daytona,…
December 9, 2025
Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday. This means…
December 9, 2025
Scholarship opens doors for aspiring mathematician
At 12 years old, Sutay Kameka, a bright and determined 2025 JN Foundation PEP Scholar, has her eyes firmly set on becoming a mathematician. Her love for numbers, combined with discipline and support…