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December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | More must be done to address pregnancy and infant loss
THE EDITOR, Madam: October is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness, but this month is also the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In 2019, Jamaica became the first country in the Caribbean to…
December 9, 2025
Driver escapes serious injury in crash allegedly caused by spilled construction material
A minivan driver narrowly escaped serious injury after his vehicle skidded off the White Horses main road, in the vicinity of Shady Spring, in St Thomas, before slamming into a nearby ditch. Police…
December 9, 2025
FLA seizes firearm of alleged soldier involved in road rage incident
The Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA) has seized the gun of a man, believed to be a soldier, who was caught on video assaulting another man during a road rage incident along Constant Spring Road in St…
December 9, 2025
by Ainsley Walters
Unspun, Fearless Force dangerous over I’msatisfied trip
UNITED States-bred UNSPUN and FEARLESS FORCE pack the finishing power to upstage Jason DaCosta’s local-bred speedsters, MAMMA MIA and CALIFORNIA CROWN, in Saturday’s I’msatisfied Trophy at six…
December 9, 2025
Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the 'first phase' of his peace plan
US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, in…
December 9, 2025
by Raymond Graham and Ashley Anguin
‘No need to panic’
PLAYING BEFORE one of the largest crowds this season, defending champions Garvey Maceo High School silenced the home supporters with a thrilling come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Glenmuir High School…
December 9, 2025
Curfew imposed in Central Kingston
A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in the Kingston Central Police Division. The curfew began at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. on Friday. The boundaries are: North:…
December 9, 2025
by Robert Bailey
St George’s keep second-round hopes alive
FORMER CHAMPIONS St George’s College (STGC) boosted their chances of advancing to the ISSA/WATA Manning Cup competition’s round of 16 with a 3-1 victory over St Jago in their Zone A encounter at…
December 9, 2025
by Ruddy Mathison
PM flags contractor role in meeting capital budget, growth targets
Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government’s ability to execute its capital works programme depends heavily on the efficiency and performance of contractors engaged in the process. Holness made…