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Christopher Corbin.
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Corbin

Reclaiming our coasts from pollution

SEPTEMBER IS a month when significant global observances capture our attention on the vital ecosystems that sustain us – from celebrating the pristine beaches of Punta Caña in the Dominican Republic…
Villagers watch a firefighting plane drop water to stop a raging forest fire reaching their houses in Portugal.
December 9, 2025

Earth Today | Fires driving air quality crisis

AT A time of prevailing concerns over air quality and public health, a recent publication of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has warned of the dangers of fire as a significant source of…
Trekkers are expected to enjoy swimming and hiking a verdant forest trail in the Blue Mountain Forest Reserve, St Andrew, on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Earth Today | Forestry Department champions hiking for health, wellness

THE FORESTRY Department is encouraging Jamaicans to join the “hike life”in order boost their health and wellness amidst the demands of personal and professional life. On September 16, 2025, the…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (left) watches as Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness signs the Instrument of Appointment during his Swearing-In Ceremony at King’s House in St Andrew on Tuesday.
December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

New term, new vision

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Tuesday set the agenda for his administration’s next term, emphasising the urgent need for innovative policies to accelerate Jamaica’s slow-growing economy and…
PSOJ President Metry Seaga.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

Seaga backs Holness’ call for unity to move country forward

Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President Metry Seaga has joined Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in urging the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to engage in meaningful…
Outgoing Director of Public Prosecutiona Paula Llewellyn arriving at yesterday’s swearing-in ceremony Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on the lawns of King’s House.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Llewellyn bids farewell after 17 years as DPP

“It has been the privilege of my life,” declared outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn on Tuesday as she delivered her final official address at the opening of the Michaelmas…
Silver medallist in the men’s 110m hurdles Orlando Bennett (right) and bronze medallist Tyler Mason celebrate on Day 4 of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

‘I’ve always believed’

Speaking after the final of the men’s 110m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Jamaican national champion Orlando Bennett said he was always confident he would be able to…
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December 9, 2025

World Champs Schedule

Evening Session (Thursday September 18) 5:05 am: Women’s 5000 Metres Heats 5:15 am: Women’s High Jump Qualification 5:23 am: Men’s Javelin Throw Final 5:58 am: Women’s 800 Metres Heats 6:55 am:…
The signage for the ‘House of Pain’ museum at Port Miami.
December 9, 2025 by Andre Williams

‘House of Pain’

MIAMI, Florida: Jamaica’s association with drug trafficking in the United States has earned it a prominent – and troubling – spot in the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) museum at the Miami…