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Steve Beaver, co-owner of Geejam Hotel.
December 26, 2025 by Neil Armstrong

Hoteliers rallying around communities affected by Melissa

Across Jamaica, in tourist destinations minimally affected by Hurricane Melissa – from Montego Bay, St James to Ocho Rios, St Ann; Port Antonio in Portland and Kingston – hoteliers are helping their…
Dr Amina Blackwood Meeks
December 24, 2025 by Sashana Small

GRAND MARKET RESET

While the centuries-old Christmas tradition of Grand Market has evolved over time, this year’s observance may offer a return to the true spirit of the Yuletide season, argues cultural architect and…
December 24, 2025

Package delays the worst yet, say couriers

At least two local courier companies are appealing for patience from customers as they work to clear delayed package deliveries during the busy holiday season. Antoinette Tucker, operations manager at…
Superintendent Coleridge Minto, head of the St Elizabeth Police Division.
December 24, 2025 by Adrian Frater

Alleged killer nabbed after 14 years on the run

WESTERN BUREAU: Fourteen years after he was accused of a double murder and the wounding of another woman in Middle Quarters, St Elizabeth, 41-year-old Andre Daniels has been taken into custody.…
From left: Errol Lebet, chief executive officer, St Elizabeth Municipal Corporation; Richard Solomon, mayor of Black River; Dwight Salmon, councillor for the Black River Division; and Superintendent Coleridge Minto, head of the St Elizabeth Police Division
December 24, 2025 by Albert Ferguson

Black River’s Christmas tree lighting signals resilience, hope and the determination to rebuild

WESTERN BUREAU: Black River Mayor Richard Solomon says that, despite being scaled down, Monday night’s Christmas Tree-lighting Ceremony in the St Elizabeth capital symbolised resilience, determination…
Children from the Bible Truth Ministry International (BTMI) enjoy themselves at Emancipation Park in New Kingston during an excursion earlier this year.
December 24, 2025

Spend quality time with loved ones, not a screen

The Christmas holiday season is a time to step back from the busy pace of modern life and connect with our nearest and dearest instead of screens, apps and chatbots. Here are some suggestions on how…
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December 24, 2025

J’can pastor accused of killing wife in Canada remanded

Jamaican pastor Alton Farquharson was remanded when he appeared before the London, Ontario court in Canada on Tuesday for a scheduled bail hearing related to a second-degree murder charge. The…
JTA president, Mark Malabver. - File photo.
December 23, 2025 by Sashana Small

January jitters

The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is denouncing what it says is the lack of consultation from the Ministry of Education regarding the January reopening of schools, arguing that the absence of…
Alliah Moore (left) poses for a photo with her sister Amber Moore and nephew Aiden after the trio arrived on Monday.
December 23, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

No place like home for the holidays

“Don’t let anything dim yuh spirit.” That was the message echoed by returning Jamaicans at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston on Monday, as travellers arriving for the Christmas…