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Jamaica’s motorsport sensation Fraser McConnell
December 9, 2025

Jamaica’s McConnell gears up for Extreme E ‘Final Lap’

Jamaica’s motorsport sensation Fraser McConnell will return to Extreme E for its historic Final Lap this month as the Acciona Sainz Qev Xe Team confirms its driver line-up. McConnell will once again…
Dr Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie, chief medical officer for Jamaica.
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Oversubscribed, understaffed

WESTERN BUREAU: Despite the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ recently publicised claim that Jamaica’s doctor internship programme is currently oversubscribed, questions and doubts still remain about…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (left) and Mark Golding, leader of the Opposition, at the 45th Annual National Leadership Prayer Breakfast.
December 9, 2025

Fresh talks on constitutional reform facing hiccups

Opposition Leader Mark Golding has signalled that a proposal by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness for him to meet with Justice Minister Delroy Chuck to restart discussions to move Jamaica towards a…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15, 2022, in Las Vegas.
December 9, 2025

A timeline of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ career and legal problems

For more than two decades, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was one of hip-hop’s most nimble entrepreneurs, spinning his hitmaking talents into a broad business empire that included a record label, a fashion brand,…
Bournemouth’s Evanilson goes down injured during the English Premier League match between Bournemouth and Fulham at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, yesterday.
December 9, 2025

EPL: Bournemouth stun Fulham with three late goals

BOURNEMOUTH, England (AP): Bournemouth came from 1-0 down and scored three late goals to defeat Fulham 3-1 in a pulsating and blustery English Premier League encounter yesterday. Antoine Semenyo…
NEPA says the animal was discovered on Wednesday, near the Hellshire Bridge with its tail severed and a rope tied around its mouth.
December 9, 2025

NEPA stresses importance of crocodiles to Jamaica's ecosystem after another of the reptiles is killed

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is calling for Jamaicans to recognise the critical role crocodiles play in maintaining the balance of the island’s ecosystems, following yet another…
Bringing an extra pop of colour to the artwalk is Brianna Hanson.
December 9, 2025

Something Extra | Saturday

Water Lane came alive on Sunday as the Kingston Creative Artwalk Festival returned to the streets of downtown Kingston. Visitors moved effortlessly from booth to booth, exploring the work of painters,…
Miles Bascombe, director of cricket, Cricket West Indies.
December 9, 2025

Bascombe points to positives after WI’s defeat by Nepal

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Director of Cricket at Cricket West Indies (CWI), Miles Bascombe has maintained that there were some bright sparks in the regional side’s loss to minnows Nepal in their…
Cavalier’s coach Rudolph Speid.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Speid blames ‘missed opportunities’ for Caribbean Cup exit

For the first time in three years, reigning Jamaica Premier League (JPL) champions Cavalier will not be in the semi-finals of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup following their group stage exit. Facing a…