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National basketball team head coach Rick Turner (left) gives instructions to members of the national team during a training session at the Stadium Courts.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Turner excited as Jamaica prepares to host FIBA Qualifiers

Rick Turner, head coach of Jamaica men’s basketball team, said he is excited for Jamaica to be able to host world-class games at the National Arena in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas…
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a round table on criminal cartels with President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room of the White House, on Thursday, in Washington.
December 9, 2025

Another US strike in Caribbean targets alleged drug-running boat, killing 6, Hegseth says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the US military conducted its 10th strike on a vessel suspected of carrying drugs overnight, killing six people and bringing the…
The OPM says further updates will be provided throughout the day.
December 9, 2025

Non-essential government offices to close at 2 p.m.

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has announced that all non-essential government offices will close at 2 p.m. Friday. Essential services will remain operational and available to the public. …
This NOAA graphic shows the projected path of Tropical Storm Melissa in the Central Caribbean Sea.
December 9, 2025

Almost stationary Melissa to pass south of Jamaica early next week - Met Service

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has reported that Tropical Storm Melissa remains nearly stationary to the southeast over the Caribbean Sea and is expected just south of Jamaica early next week. …
Letters
December 9, 2025

Letter of the Day | Remote learning is not a storm-ready solution for education continuity

THE EDITOR, Madam: Am I the only one concerned that the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI) has closed schools and mandated remote learning as Tropical Storm Melissa…
Heavy equipment and trucks are seen at Sandy Gully clearing debris and garbage ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Editorial | Hurricanes and small things

With Tropical Storm Melissa still moving ominously and slowly towards Jamaica, the question is, how badly will the island be affected by the wind and rain expected over the next few days. Jamaica…
This combination photo shows former prime ministers of Jamaica P.J. Patterson (left) and Bruce Golding.
December 9, 2025

Patterson and Golding among former PMs concerned about US military action in Caribbean region

Former prime ministers P.J. Patterson and Bruce Golding are among a group of ex-heads of government in the Caribbean who have expressed concern about the military build-up of the United States in the…
In this undated photo provided by the Alabama Department of Corrections shows Anthony Boyd, who is scheduled to be executed on October 23, 2025, by nitrogen gas. (Alabama Department of Corrections via AP, File)
December 9, 2025

Alabama executes man with nitrogen gas for 1993 murder over $200 drug debt

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man convicted of helping to burn a man alive in 1993 over a $200 drug debt was executed by nitrogen gas on Thursday. Anthony Boyd, 54, was pronounced dead at 6:33 p.m.…
Members of the Campion College team celebrate their second goal against Norman Manley High during their Manning Cup football match played at Campion College last Friday. Campion won 4-0.
December 9, 2025

Manning, daCosta Cup suspended indefinitely

High school sports’ governing body, the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) has indefinitely postponed its top football competitions, the daCosta Cup and the Manning Cup, due to the…