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December 9, 2025
Sharing of details of death of parish court judge sparks concern from bar association
The Jamaican Bar Association has expressed concern about the circulation of sensitive details regarding the death of Trelawny Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence, arguing that it violates her dignity and…
December 9, 2025
The fear of ‘losing’
One of the greatest fears we carry is the fear of losing – whether it is people, relationships, jobs, comforts, or securities we think will be there forever. We hold them tightly, as if clinging…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
‘We’re still a top-six team’
With a massive clash against Jamaica College (JC) set for today in Zone C of the ISSA/WATA Manning Cup, Vauxhall High’s head coach Kyle Butler believes his players stand among the best teams in this…
December 9, 2025
Rehab over prison
WESTERN BUREAU: Errol Greene, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, is calling for a more compassionate approach to dealing with mental health and dementia, emphasising…
December 9, 2025
Universal Service Fund targeting upgrade of community access points islandwide
The Universal Service Fund (USF) is looking to revamp community access points (CAPs) across the island. This was disclosed by Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, Daryl Vaz, during…
December 9, 2025
Patricia Green | The day I drove through raging rivers
Last week my gardener used a piece of wire and began pulling out a variety of empty banana, potato, cheesy wrappers, etc., from the underside of my vehicle. I was caught in the flooding of September…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
‘One Nation, New Symbols’ exhibition opened at National Gallery of Jamaica
THE NATIONAL Gallery of Jamaica (NGJ), located in the Kingston Mall in downtown, was swarmed with patrons on the evening of Sunday, September 28, as it opened its newest exhibition, ‘One Nation, New…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
From missionaries to Rastafari
FOR YEARS, there has been the saying that Jamaica has the highest number of churches per square mile, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. I am yet to see for myself that record. A quick…
December 9, 2025
Wang Jinfeng | New starting point, new vision
I am honoured to come to this beautiful “land of wood and water” and serve as the 17th Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica. Reputed as the “Pearl of the Caribbean”, Jamaica is…