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December 9, 2025
Man who planned to shoot up Atlanta’s airport arrested in a terminal following a tip, police say
ATLANTA (AP) — Police arrested a man at Atlanta’s bustling airport on Monday after getting a tip from his family that he was planning to shoot up the place, and found an assault rifle and ammunition…
December 9, 2025
‘This is huge’
JAMAICA, ALONG with the United States, Mexico, and Costa Rica, has officially bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The countries have pledged to deliver the most impactful tournament in…
December 9, 2025
No driver’s licence services at tax offices on Tuesday, October 21 due to technical issues – TAJ
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that due to delays encountered during scheduled maintenance of its driver’s licence system tax offices will not be able to process driver’s…
December 9, 2025
Past The Finishing Post
Oct 20, 2025 Race Results Race 1 Purse $700,000 3YO&UP OPT.CLM($350,0-$250,0)6YO&UP(NW3) NOT WON A RACE SINCE MAY 20, 2025 Off At: 12:04:12 PM Distance: 6 1/2 Fur. Track Condition: Dirt : Fast…
December 9, 2025
by Tanesha Mundle
‘Accidental’ jurist Kissock Laing appreciative of national honour
For Justice Kissock Laing, being a judge was never part of the plan. But today, he is not only living his dream at the highest levels of the judiciary, but has been bestowed with a national honour for…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
‘We need to continue to develop’
REGGAE GIRLZ head coach Hubert Busby Jr says to build a successful national programme in modern football, Jamaica must recruit committed dual-nationality players, while also building a strong local…
December 9, 2025
by Sashana Small
Service over self
Jamaicans are being encouraged to place greater emphasis on service to country as a vital part of nation-building. The call comes from Lloyd Carney, who was one of more than 140 Jamaicans honoured…
December 9, 2025
Discipline, the recurring decimal for national awardees
BEING DISCIPLINED even when no one is watching is among the keys for success, according to members of the sports fraternity shortly after receiving national honours at the National Honours and Awards…
December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
Retired judge cites past teaching, journalism experiences in journey to special award
WESTERN BUREAU: Retired jurist Sheron Barnes has applied many lessons over several years from her time as a teacher and a journalist to her 15 years of experience as a judge, which have culminated in…