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The section of Nonpariel Road in Negril, Westmoreland, where an autistic child was struck by a vehicle while running across the roadway. The incident has renewed calls for improved supervision and safety measures for special needs children. 
December 9, 2025 by Mickalia Kington

Llandilo student with severe ADHD hit by car

A 15-year-old student from the Llandilo School of Special Education in Westmoreland remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital as of last…
The area behind the home, where 13-year-old Shantina Sergeant’s burnt remains were found in the district of Riverside Drive in Bailleston, Clarendon, on Tuesday.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

‘A WICKED ACT’

Residents of the usually quiet community of Riverside Drive in Bailleston, Clarendon, are reeling from shock and grief after the burnt and partially decomposed body of 13-year-old Shantina Sergeant…
Hillel Academy’s Miles Azan (left) and Dunoon Technical’s Shiloh Roach chase the ball during an ISSA/WATA Manning Cup football match at on September 27. Hillel won 3-2.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Manning Cup debut ignites football fever at Hillel

SEAN FRASER, head coach of Hillel Academy, said there is a new wave of excitement for football in the school community following their debut season in the ISSA/WATA Manning Cup competition. Hillel…
A plane lands at Harry Reid International Airport, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
December 9, 2025

Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches seventh day

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the US on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers and…
December 9, 2025 by Raymond Graham

Kemps Hill want to keep momentum

WHEN THE final set of playoff matches in Zone I of the daCosta Cup schoolboy football competition kicks off today, surprise team Kemps Hill will be eyeing a third straight win when they host Denbigh…
Brian Lara
December 9, 2025

Lara demands committment despite financial reality

MUMBAI, India (CMC): WEST INDIES legend Brian Lara has issued a dual challenge in the wake of the team’s recent struggles, urging current players to rediscover the “passion” that defined his…
Calabar’s Kimani Thompson is felled by a cruching challenge from Wolmer’s Boys’ School’s D’Andre Campbell during their ISS/WATA Manning Cup Zone E playoff clash at the Mico University yesterday.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Calabar clip Wolmer’s in ‘hard-fought’ clash

A FIERCE clash at the Mico University College field resulted in a 2-1 win for Calabar High School over Wolmer’s Boys’ School yesterday in ISSA/WATA Manning Cup Zone E playoff-round action. Franchesco…
Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon (centre), minister of education, skills, youth and information; Sally Porteous (left), and David Harris (centre), president and CEO of Christel House International; speaking with the student Icana Blackwood (second left) during
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

Education minister pledges new models to transform schools

Jamaica’s education system could soon see sweeping innovations aimed at transforming how schools operate across the island, according to Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon. Speaking on…
Former Education Minister Ruel Reid (left) and former Caribbean Maritime University President Professor Fritz Pinnock.
December 9, 2025

Defence pushes for dismissal of case against Reid, Pinnock and others

The multimillion-dollar fraud trial of former Education Minister Ruel Reid and others has been adjourned to Monday, as the defence seeks dismissal unless the Crown produces independent statements not…