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Damion Crawford, member of parliament for St Catherine North Western, goes through a math equation during one of the math classes at Charlemont High School in Linstead, St Catherine on October 18.
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

Damion Crawford keeps free math lessons going strong

Politics may be his calling, but for Damion Crawford, teaching mathematics is his true passion — one that has grown from a classroom at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, to a movement…
Michael Duncan, of the Grand Palladium Hotel, explains solar energy conversion to the visiting students and teachers.
December 9, 2025 by Bryan Miller

Grand Palladium exposes students, teachers to practical STEM tech

WESTERn BUREAU: Teachers and students from five high schools and one teacher’s college got a chance to see the concept of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) being used practically…
Minister of Water, Environment Minister and Climate Change,Matthew Samuda, speaking in the House of Representatives on October 21, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Emergency teams activated, shelters on standby amid Tropical Storm Melissa threat – Samuda

Jamaica’s emergency management teams are now on full alert amid the potential threat posed by Tropical Storm Melissa, Water and Environment Minister Matthew Samuda told Parliament on Tuesday. The…
Racing United’s coach Anthony Patrick.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Patrick backs young St Catherine

FOLLOWING A perfect record in the first round, Anthony Patrick will continue to trust his youthful St Catherine High squad when they face off against Vauxhall High today in the SSA/WATA Manning Cup’s…
December 9, 2025

Opposition walks out of Parliament after clash with House Speaker

The Opposition has walked out of Parliament after accusing House Speaker Juliet Holness of preventing members from asking questions of Water and Environment Minister Matthew Samuda. Samuda made a…
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December 9, 2025

Update | Man charged for fatal stabbing in Bog Walk granted $1 million bail

A St Catherine man who was recently arrested and charged with murder after being on the run for over five years was today granted $1 million bail with one to three sureties in the parish court. …
December 9, 2025
Prime Minister of Belize, John Briceno.
December 9, 2025

Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The small Central American nation of Belize has signed a “safe third country” agreement with the United States, the two sides said on Monday, as the Trump administration seeks to…
West Indies' Shai Hope.
December 9, 2025

West Indies beat Bangladesh in Super Over after spin-fest to level ODI series

MIRPUR, Bangladesh (AP) — West Indies came out on top in the Super Over against Bangladesh on Tuesday to level their three-match ODI series at 1-1. Both sides ended on 213-9 after a spin-fest that…