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SUPERNATURAL POWER, ridden by Raddesh Roman, wins The Thunderbird Trophy over seven furlongs at Caymanas Park on Saturday, September 13.
December 9, 2025 by Ainsley Walters

Scales give Supernatural Power the advantage

UNITED STATES-BRED SUPERNATURAL POWER, running at a local-bred weight of 110lb, should have the jump on her eight peers and space-holder BLUE VINYL in Saturday’s Philip Feanny Gold Cup at seven…
Opposition People's National Party Spokesman on Finance Julian Robinson.
December 9, 2025

Robinson chides the Gov't for 'continued failure' to execute capital budget

Opposition Spokesman on Finance, Julian Robinson, says the Government must act with urgency to reform procurement, accelerate project execution and create the conditions for higher sustained growth…
Kingston College’s Deshawn Byfield (right) turns away from Tivoli’s Malachi Rose during their ISSA/WATA Manning Cup clash at the Stadium East field yesterday. KC won the game 4-0.
December 9, 2025 by Robert Bailey

KC continue dominance of Manning Cup Zone B

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS Kingston College (KC) produced a solid all-round performance as they defeated Tivoli 4-0 in their top-of-the-table clash in Zone B of the ISSA/WATA Manning Cup competition at the…
This GOES-19 GeoColor satellite image taken Tuesday, September 30, 2025 and provided by NOAA, shows weather systems in the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Imelda, left, and Hurricane Humberto at right. (NOAA via AP)
December 9, 2025

Hurricane Imelda pummels Bermuda as airport, schools and government offices close

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Imelda lashed Bermuda as a Category 2 storm late Wednesday as officials locked up the tiny British territory. Heavy winds and rain that began pummelling the…
BB Coke’s Otis Powell (left) and Lacovia High School’s Rasheeve Francis battle for the ball during their first Zone E ISSA daCosta Cup match at the Lacovia High playing field September 27. The teams played to a second draw during a game at BB Coke yest
December 9, 2025 by Ashley Anguin

DaCosta Cup Zone E combatants still too close

NINETY MINUTES, two draws, and no clear picture emerged from yesterday’s ISSA daCosta Cup Zone E play-offs. BB Coke High School and Lacovia High found no way to separate themselves at the BB Coke…
Paul Garnes addressing delegates at SOTIC 2025 in Barbados.
December 9, 2025 by Janet Silvera

Caribbean tourism shows resilience amid mixed markets

Bridgetown, Barbados: Caribbean tourism recorded 18.5 million arrivals in the first half of 2025, up nearly two per cent on last year and six per cent above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data…
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December 9, 2025

Mixed bag for Gov’t in fiscal assessment

The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) has signalled that additional revenue efforts might be required to meet budgetary amounts this year as the $14.2-billion tax shortfall at the end of the…
This photo provided by WOI Local 5 News in September 2025 shows Des Moines schools Superintendent Ian Roberts. (WOI Local 5 News via AP)
December 9, 2025

Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two…
Miles Bascombe, director of cricket, Cricket West Indies.
December 9, 2025

CWI offer 65 retainer contracts

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Tuesday officially unveiled its list of players offered international retainer contracts for the 2025-26 season. The new contract cycle,…