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December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
‘We’re not ready’
WESTERN BUREAU: As dark clouds gather once again over Jamaica’s southern plains, a sense of dread hangs heavy over the farming community of Flagaman, in St Elizabeth, as many residents who barely…
December 9, 2025
Researchers mapping rural heat to protect farmworkers
CALIFORNIA (AP): In the summers, the sky is jet black when Raul Cruz arrives at this Imperial Valley sugarcane field to start his day. He chops, cleans and bundles the crop, taking heed as the sun…
December 9, 2025
by Keith McGhie
Tough task for Jamaica’s Reggae Warriors
Jamaica’s Reggae Warriors are in France today and stand potentially just 80 minutes away from qualifying for a second successive Rugby League World Cup. But a mountain of handicaps have been put in…
December 9, 2025
by Tanesha Mundle
Storm wary market vendors warn consumers to brace for price increase
With Tropical Storm Melissa now threatening sections of the island, vendors at Coronation Market in downtown Kingston are taking no chances, though not everyone is convinced the system will make a…
December 9, 2025
Pierre added to Windies’ T20I squad as bowling cover
MIRPUR, Bangladesh (CMC): Left-arm spinner Khary Pierre has been added to the West Indies’ T20I squad to help bolster their bowling unit for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.…
December 9, 2025
Fixtures announced for 2025 CG United Super50 Cup
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday announced the fixtures for next month’s CG United Super50 Cup, which will be played entirely in Trinidad. The tournament will be played in…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane tips
The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has urged all Jamaicans to take immediate steps to safeguard their health, property, and well-being as the country braces for the impact of Tropical Storm…
December 9, 2025
Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned
MIAMI (AP): The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat yesterday when they gathered for a morning shoot-around practice and Terry Rozier wasn’t with the team. And that almost certainly won’t…
December 9, 2025
PM says gov't to move to prevent storm price gouging
Amid a run on some essential items at supermarkets and other food outlets across Jamaica, the Government has announced that it will impose measures to prevent price gouging. Prime Minister Dr Andrew…