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 Dr Bevan Earle, more popularly known as ‘The Dukeof Earle’, presenting school bags to children during his 39th annual Christmas Day treat at the Barrett Town Police Station in St James.
December 30, 2025 by Albert Ferguson

Duke of Earle delivers hope, again

WESTERN BUREAU: For nearly four decades, Christmas Day in Barnett Town has meant more than celebration. It meant preparation, hope, and a fresh start for hundreds of children in the St James-based…
Letters
December 30, 2025

An opportunity to end chronic homelessness

THE EDITOR, Madam: Two months after Hurricane Melissa, the post-cabinet press briefing reported that there are approximately 100 shelters still active, housing approximately 1,107 displaced persons.…
December 30, 2025

Letter of the Day | When gold turns yellow, national pride and value fade

THE EDITOR: Madam: As we step into a new year, a personal dream that the post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding will move beyond roads, bridges, and houses to the reconstruction of the very values that…
The newly-weds, Dr Jordanne Levy-Anderson and Brandon Anderson.
December 30, 2025 by Ruth

It was always you...

Dr Jordanne Lauren Levy and Brandon Anderson had crossed paths a few times since childhood, but it wasn’t until the timing was right that they truly connected. It all began with a playful debate over…
Letters
December 30, 2025

Scrapping slavery fund will diminish Anglican Church’s mission

THE EDITOR, Madam: The BBC’s report on calls to halt the Church of England’s £100m fund addressing its historical links to slavery risks overlooking a crucial dimension of Anglican history beyond…
December 29, 2025

St Andrew security guard charged over gun seizure

A 41-year-old security guard has been charged over the seizure of a firearm during a police operation in Zaidie Gardens, St Andrew on December 26. The accused, Keven Smith, from Seaview Gardens in…
Fogging being conducted to destroy mosquito breeding site.
December 29, 2025

Tufton: fogging chemicals will kill mosquitoes; pose no health risk

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is seeking to assure the public that chemicals being used in fogging activities are safe for human health. Fogging is being conducted in several…
Seventy-two trucks leave the Port in Montego Bay for Westmoreland and other parts of Western Jamaica, as part of the escalation of power restoration by the Jamaica Public Service. 
December 30, 2025

72 specialised vehicles arrive in Jamaica to help JPS electricity restoration

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says 72 specialised vehicles, including bucket trucks, diggers, pole trailers, and pick-ups, have arrived in Jamaica to boost electricity restoration after…
December 29, 2025

'Bundog' charged with murder of Kingston man

Police have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with the shooting death of 27-year-old Rohan 'Alvin' Smith at his home in Kingston in March. The accused is Nicoye Waldron, otherwise…