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December 9, 2025
Kristen Gyles | Don’t tempt Melissa
Why are so many residents of flood-prone communities so insistent that they will not leave their homes, even in the face of hurricanes and other life-threatening natural disasters? Despite providing…
December 9, 2025
Mavado's son Dantay again charged by police
Dantay Brooks, the son of dancehall superstar Mavado, has been charged with gun-related offences. He was charged yesterday with assault at common law, unlawful wounding, possession of a prohibited…
December 9, 2025
Peter Espeut | Those ‘No Kings’ marches
Last Saturday will probably go down as the largest day of peaceful protest in the 250-year history of the United States of America (USA). Organisers said nearly seven million people – much more than…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica now under tropical storm warning and hurricane watch
The tropical storm watch which was in effect for Jamaica has been upgraded to a tropical storm warning, while a hurricane watch is now in effect as Tropical Storm Melissa moves slowly across the…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Support services without access and participation are not enough
THE EDITOR, Madam: Many schools and community organisations claim to be inclusive by pointing to the existence of support services – whether for mental health, disabilities, or academic needs.…
December 9, 2025
Reaffirm order, responsibility, and respect for parliamentary process
THE EDITOR, Madam: The conduct displayed by the Leader of the Opposition during October 21 sitting of the House of Representatives represents a regrettable departure from the standards of dignity,…
December 9, 2025
Readers’ reactions
Opposition walks out of Parliament after clash with House Speaker If the OL [opposition leader] is correct that the statement included aspects on behalf of the other minister in charge of the NWA,…
December 9, 2025
No discount
The Court of Appeal has upheld the life sentence for a man convicted of murdering two children in St James in 2014, rejecting his claim that he should receive a lighter sentence for pleading guilty. …
December 9, 2025
34 assorted rounds of ammo found in abandoned building in St Thomas
The St Thomas police seized 34 assorted rounds of ammunition during an operation in 11 Miles, Bull Bay on Wednesday. Reports are that about 11:35 a.m., lawmen searched an abandoned building, and…