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British Make-up Artist Pat McGrath, dressed in all-black with a jewelled headband, paid tribute to her mother Jean McGrath as she collected her Woman of the Year award.
December 9, 2025

Something Extra | Friday

At the 2025 Glamour Women of the Year Awards, style and substance shared the spotlight. From bold statements to breathtaking silhouettes, the red carpet became a runway for empowerment as honorees and…
Commander Alvin Gayle.
December 9, 2025

Commander Alvin Gayle appointed as new head of ODPEM

Commander Alvin Gayle has been seconded from the Jamaica Defence Force to serve as Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). This follows Prime…
West Indies’ captain Shai Hope (left) and Roston Chase bump fists after reaching a 50-run partnership during the first T20 International cricket match of a five-game series against New Zealand, at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand yesterday.
December 9, 2025

Rampaul pleased with bowlers as West Indies draw first blood

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (CMC): WEST INDIES bowling coach Ravi Rampaul left Eden Park yesterday a pleased man after watching his side defend the lowest total ever at the ground to draw first blood…
Winne Harlow
December 9, 2025 by Ruth

Winnie Harlow’s first children’s book, 'Simply Winnie', debuts next June

Jamaican-Canadian supermodel Winnie Harlow will release her debut children’s book, Simply Winnie, on June 2, 2026. Born to Jamaican parents, Harlow dedicates this deeply personal project to her…
Former Prime Minister P. J. Patterson speaking with The Gleaner at his St Andrew home on Tuesday.
December 9, 2025 by Erica Virtue

Patterson: Include political parties, churches and artistes in rebuilding process

Retired former Prime Minister P. J. Patterson has indicated that the island’s two main political parties and parliamentary system must be pivotal in the rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of…
Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams plays a shot during the first Twenty20 cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo, Sri Lanka on January 14, 2024.
December 9, 2025

Williams frozen out of Zimbabwe squad over drug addiction

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP): FORMER ZIMBABWE cricket captain Sean Williams won’t be selected for his country again after disclosing that a drug addiction was the reason he skipped some matches, the national…
Carl Grant, councillor for the Lluidas Vale Division in St Catherine, seeks to reassure resident Sharon Small, whose one-bedroom house was blown away by Melissa’s outer bands.
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

Feeling forgotten

Several residents of St Catherine who suffered significant damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Melissa’s outer bands are expressing frustration that their cries for help have gone…
Inter Miami’s Luis Suarez reacts after missing a scoring opportunity against Toronto FC during the second half of an MLS game on September 27.
December 9, 2025

Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez suspended for decisive MLS play-off game

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (AP): LIONEL MESSI won’t have long-time teammate Luis Suárez alongside him for a match that could end Inter Miami’s season on Saturday. Suárez has been suspended for…
Amanda Anisimova of the United States gestures during her women’s singles match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the WTA tennis finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia yesterday.
December 9, 2025

Anisimova beats Swiatek to join Rybakina in last four

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP): AMANDA ANISIMOVA reached the last four of the WTA Finals by beating second-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 yesterday. The 24-year-old American earned her second…