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In this Thursday, February 14, 2019, file photo, Nestle’s logo is displayed on a window, during the 2018 full-year results press conference of the food and drinks giant Nestle, in Vevey.
December 9, 2025

Nestlé cuts 16,000 jobs globally as part of intensifying cost-cutting campaign

Nestlé is cutting 16,000 jobs globally as the Swiss food giant cuts costs as part of its efforts to revive its financial performance. Nestlé, which makes Nescafé, KitKats, pet foods and many other…
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December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Defence seeks dismissal of Reid trial, citing fatal flaw

Senior Parish Judge Sanchia Burrell is expected to deliver a ruling today on an application by the defence seeking to have the fraud trial involving former Education Minister Ruel Reid thrown out,…
In this 2021 photo a woman is seen arguing with others over the allocation of yellow split peas after it was distributed by the Relief Society of Tigray in the town of Agula, in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia.
December 9, 2025

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva | The existence of hunger is a political choice

In 2024, the wealthiest nations helped drive the largest surge in military spending since the end of the Cold War, reaching US$2.7 trillion that year. Yet, they failed to deliver on their own…
Rashaun Small (left) of Portmore United battles for the ball with Cavalier’s Denzel McKenzie during their Jamaica Premier League match at the Stadium East field on October 12. Portmore won 4-2.
December 9, 2025

Portmore’s Austin has sights set on lifting JPL title

Portmore United head coach Rodolph Austin is confident that his team can win the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) title this season but insists that they will be taking things one step at a time. Portmore…
A man walks by a line of JUTC buses at the JUTC Portmore Depot.
December 9, 2025 by Luke Douglas

JUTA Tours lobbying for rollback of JUTC rural service

JUTA Tours is planning to relaunch its Kingston-Montego Bay express bus route before year end, but now has to contend with one more rival – the Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited, JUTC, operator of…
Khadija Shaw ... will miss friendly.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Busby turns to ‘core group’ in absence of key players

Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr said he will once again turn to his core group of players for their upcoming friendly against Trinidad and Tobago, in the absence of several key players.…
His court date is being finalised.
December 9, 2025

14-y-o St Elizabeth boy charged with murder over stabbing of relative during fight

A 14-year-old St Elizabeth boy has been charged for the stabbing death of a relative during a fight at their home. Reports from the police are that about 9:50 p.m. on Friday, October 10, the accused…
Shanoya Douglas
December 9, 2025 by Robert Bailey

Douglas brings massive buzz to Holland High

Principal of Holland High School, Dayle Evans, says there has been a massive buzz and wave of excitement throughout the school and wider community following the arrival of World Under-20…
From left: Ayana Rivière, Naomi Cowan, Lauren ‘Lo’ Watkis, Jesse Royal and Gabriel Davis pose in the grandstand as the Reggae Boyz face Bermuda at the National Stadium in St Andrew on Tuesday.
December 9, 2025

Something Extra | Saturday

The Reggae Boyz reclaimed the top spot in Group B of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification final round with a commanding 4-0 victory over Bermuda at the National Stadium in St Andrew on Tuesday. From…