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December 9, 2025
Sculpting ‘One Love’
When runners cross the finish line at the Reggae Half Marathon race today (December 7), they are not just pursuing a cause, striving to achieve personal bests or reaching for a medal. They are aiming…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Chinese medical ship to assist in clearing surgery backlog across all health regions
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s chief medical officer, Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, says the arrival of China’s state-of-the-art medical ship could not have come at a more critical moment, describing it…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Saturday
Heineken and Don Julio brought their signature touch to an intimate brunch at Sora Japanese Cuisine and Urban Lounge on Sunday, pairing Japanese-inspired dishes with a relaxed atmosphere. Guests…
December 9, 2025
by Bryan Miller
Field hospital helps Noel Holmes serve Hanover
Western Bureau With Hurricane Melissa leaving severe damage to Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, a collaborative effort between hospital staff, Project HOPE and the SAMU corporation has…
December 9, 2025
The ‘giving’ that never runs out
In these challenging times, people across the nation are doing their best to support those most affected, offering food, clothing, shelter, and comfort. Every act of kindness matters in the rebuilding…
December 9, 2025
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros studio and streaming business for US$72b
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind Harry Potter and Friends, to buy its studio and streaming business for US$72 billion.
December 9, 2025
Gordon Robinson | A very private public service
So, after the fact, Jamaica learned that Government decided to take US$150 MILLION of our money out of the Consolidated Fund to “lend” to JPS. Let’s try to contextualize. First and foremost this…
December 9, 2025
Chris Martin recovering after onstage fall, withdraws from Treasure Beach Festival
Reggae/dancehall artiste Christopher Martin has pulled out of Sunday’s Treasure Beach Food, Rum and Reggae Benefit Festival on medical advice, following an onstage incident in Sierra Leone on November…
December 9, 2025
Ma and Kidney | Renminbi internationalisation closing the climate finance gap
As the United States renounces its climate commitments, a chain reaction of wavering pledges and scaled-back investments by other donors and multilateral institutions has followed. This trend raises…