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December 12, 2025
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Quick action by councillor leads to rescue of missing Clarendon girl, man arrested I wonder if it’s so easy for a stranger to walk onto a school compound and take a child that doesn’t belong to him…
December 12, 2025
Letter of the Day | Non-refoulement at our shores: Jamaica’s legal obligation to protect Haitians
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica stands at a critical moral, legal, and humanitarian crossroads as we continue to turn away groups of Haitian asylum seekers who arrive on our shores in desperation. The…
December 12, 2025
by Ashley Anguin
MoBay BPO firm rolls out $8.5m staff relief drive
Western Bureau: When Hurricane Melissa ripped across western Jamaica, it left BPO employees like Aleshia Malcolm sheltering in her car and erased Dellon Hall’s home entirely. Now, Strobe Etech…
December 12, 2025
Something Extra | Friday
Kingston’s style set stepped out in full glow on Tuesday for the debut of Mezza Luna, turning the new Mediterranean fusion hotspot into an impromptu runway. Sleek neutrals, bold pops of colour, and…
December 11, 2025
by Ashley Anguin
JPL: Mount Pleasant whip Tivoli 5-0
Caribbean Cup champions Mount Pleasant Academy drubbed Tivoli Gardens FC 5-0 in a commanding performance during their Jamaica Premier League (JPL) game at Drax Hall Sports Complex yesterday. In front…
December 11, 2025
Foreigners allowed to travel to US without visa could soon face new social media screening
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family…
December 11, 2025
Antigua gov't to refund CXC fees to parents in giveback
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Government of Antigua and Barbuda says it will waive CXC examination fees and refund parents who have already paid. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Education…
December 11, 2025
St Catherine public health official warns residents amid leptospirosis cases
Deputy Public Health Inspector for St. Catherine, Denese Douglas, says public health personnel have heightened surveillance against leptospirosis and are urging residents to exercise caution. Douglas…
December 11, 2025
Councillor Scean Barnswell heaped with praise at municipal meeting for heroic rescue of missing child
Mayor of May Pen, Joel Williams, today praised the Councillor for the Hayes division, Scean Barnswell, for what he described as a tremendous act of goodwill in rescuing a six-year-old girl who was…