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Rashada Williams.
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Beckford, Williams to lead Jamaica’s charge at Bolivarian Games

IN A significant boost for Jamaican cricket, the Jamaica Cricket Association has named former under-19 captain Daniel Beckford and seasoned opener Rashada Williams to lead the men’s and women’s…
A court date is being finalised.
December 9, 2025

Secondary school student arrested on drugs and weapon-related charges in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The police in Trinidad on Tuesday said that a 16-year-old secondary school student is due to appear in a magistrate's court on Wednesday after he was detained and…
New York Attorney General, Letitia James, speaks after pleading not guilty outside the United States District Court on Friday, October 24, 2025, in Norfolk, Va. (AP Photo/John Clark,File)
December 9, 2025

US judge tosses DOJ lawsuit challenging New York law barring immigration agents from state courts

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a Trump administration legal challenge to New York policies that block immigration officials from arresting people at state courthouses, saying the federal…
Pencils4Kids CEO Randy Griffiths (right) and Accompong Maroons Chief Richard Currie in dialogue in Quickstep, St Elizabeth.
December 9, 2025 by Andre Williams

Pencils4Kids delivers $2m in relief to hurricane-hit Quickstep, Donegal

New York City-based charity Pencils4Kids has stepped in with relief support for the residents of Quickstep and Donegal in St Elizabeth, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The…
Bangladesh coach, Phil Simmons.
December 9, 2025

Simmons hails Mushfiqur after century of Tests

DHAKA, Bangladesh (CMC): ON THE eve of becoming the first Bangladeshi cricketer to play 100 Test matches, Mushfiqur Rahim was hailed by coach Phil Simmons, who credited the batsman’s unwavering…
West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer.
December 9, 2025

Reifer sees progress and eyes World Cup redemption

NAPIER, New Zealand (CMC): WEST INDIES assistant coach Floyd Reifer has declared the side touring New Zealand, a team on a mission. According to the assistant, the One-Day International team, aiming…



Creative director and co-founder of Films That Move, Dwayne ‘Stewy’ Stewart.
December 9, 2025

Films That Move Festival supports community healing

Films That Move is hosting a winter edition festival dubbed ‘The Calm After the Storm’ to provide emotional, mental, and physical support to those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Dwayne ‘Stewy’…
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December 9, 2025

JPS temporarily suspends service disconnections and late payment fees

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it has temporarily suspended service disconnections and late payment fees for customers arising from Hurricane Melissa. JPS notes that the bills that customers…