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December 14, 2025
by Erica Virtue
A cut above
Tonielia Rowe’s eighth-place regional finish in textiles, clothing and fashion in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations feels like a first-place victory for Greater…
December 13, 2025
Manchester man killed by tree
A Manchester community has been plunged into mourning over the death of a senior citizen who was killed by a tree. The deceased has been identified as 65-year-old farmer Lloyd Grant of Race Course.…
December 13, 2025
Trump pledges retaliation after three Americans killed in Syria attack that the US blames on IS
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that “there will be very serious retaliation” after two US service members and one American civilian were killed in an attack in Syria that…
December 13, 2025
Policeman dies after being hit by bus involved in funeral procession in St Elizabeth
A policeman today died from injuries sustained after being hit by a Toyota Coaster bus that was travelling as part of a funeral procession in St Elizabeth. Reports are that about 10:00 a.m., the…
December 13, 2025
NHT receives 667 applications for post-hurricane disaster relief grant
The National Housing Trust (NHT) has, to date, received 667 applications from persons affected by Hurricane Melissa for the Disaster Relief Grant. This was disclosed by Managing Director, Martin…
December 13, 2025
Two arrested in Trinidad over multimillion-dollar drug seizure
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The United States Embassy in Trinidad on Friday said two Trinidad and Tobago nationals have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to import cocaine into America. It…
December 13, 2025
Bail denied for St Catherine mother and man accused of sexually exploiting woman’s teen daughter
A 45-year-old St Catherine mother charged for allegedly taking her 14-year-old daughter to the home of a 60-year-old, where she was allegedly sexually molested, was refused bail on Friday in the…
December 13, 2025
Bolivian court orders ex-president jailed for five months on corruption charges
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A Bolivian court on Friday ordered the country’s former President Luis Arce to remain detained for five months while he awaits trial on corruption charges, the latest…
December 13, 2025
A&E waiting area at Lionel Town Hospital renovated
The Accident and Emergency Waiting Area at the Lionel Town Hospital in Clarendon has been renovated, providing more comfortable surroundings for persons who use the health facility. Undertaken at a…