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Basil Watson’s bronze bust of National Hero Paul Bogle mounted in 2018 in Emancipation Park, St Andrew, Jamaica.
December 9, 2025 by Paul H. Williams

Bogle and Gordon changed the government indirectly

PAUL BOGLE was born James Bogle. He was called Paul after he became a deacon in the native Baptist Church. He fathered at least three children – William, Richard and Cecelia. He was a small cane…
A court date is being finalised.
December 9, 2025

Security guard implicated in Beryllium theft caught

The security guard who reportedly made off with over $15 million from a Beryllium money courier vehicle has been caught after a seven-day manhunt, the police have confirmed. The 42-year-old guard…
United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth addresses a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (AP Photo/Omar Havana)
December 9, 2025

US has seized survivors after Thursday strike on suspected drug-carrying vessel in Caribbean, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The US has seized survivors after a strike Thursday on a suspected drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean, the first since President Donald Trump began launching deadly attacks in the…
The wellness centre was launched in 2023 by Sandra Christie Brown and has served as a haven for residents dealing with mental and emotional troubles.
December 9, 2025

Appeal made for greater support for Maverley mental health centre following drive-by shooting

A month after gunmen shot and killed two people, including a two-year-old in Maverley, St Andrew, there are calls for greater support for a mental health centre in the community, which is reportedly…
Brian emphasised that the goal is to grow the network of professionals across Jamaica, so more people can receive help faster.
December 9, 2025

Advertorial | Pocket Attorney: The Jamaican App Bringing Legal Help to Your Fingertips

The following article was submitted and paid for by Reach Markets Ltd. When attorney and entrepreneur Brian Forsythe looked at Jamaica’s justice system, he saw a gap. For many ordinary citizens,…
Director General of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), Leesha Delatie-Budair, addresses STATIN’s Quarterly Press Briefing, held on Wednesday (October 15) at S Hotel in Kingston.
December 9, 2025

STATIN begins planning for Jamaica’s 16th National Census in 2031

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has initiated preparations for the country’s 16th Population and Housing Census, scheduled for 2031. Addressing STATIN’s Quarterly Press Briefing, held…
December 9, 2025

Man who stabbed brother in the neck to spend over a year in prison

A 51-year-old St Catherine man who used a pair of scissors to stab his brother repeatedly in an unprovoked incident has been sentenced to 12 months and 20 days' imprisonment at hard labour. …
Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness (second left) presents New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) recipient Gloria Williams (second right) with a symbolic key during the handover of her new home in Red Hills, St Andrew, on October 15. Sharing in the moment are
December 9, 2025

Census data will better guide gov’t in addressing housing needs – PM

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says data from Jamaica’s 2022 Population and Housing Census will help the Government determine the true scope of the country’s social housing needs and the resources…
Dunn’s River Falls in St Ann.
December 9, 2025

UDC urges caution while visiting beaches and other attractions over holiday weekend

As Jamaicans prepare to celebrate the upcoming Heroes’ Day holiday, the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is appealing to the public to put safety first as they travel and enjoy the island’s…