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Attendees walk past an electronic display showing recent cyberattacks in China at the China Internet Security Conference in Beijing.
December 9, 2025

US accused of cyberattack on national time centre

BEIJING: (AP) China, on Sunday, accused the US National Security Agency of carrying out cyberattacks on its national time centre, following an investigation, saying any damage to related facilities…
Houthi supporters dance as they celebrate following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting, in Sanaa, Yemen.
December 9, 2025

Houthi rebels detain 20 UN employees, confiscate equipment

CAIRO: (AP) Iranian-backed Houthi rebels detained two dozen UN employees Sunday, a day after they raided another UN facility in the capital Sanaa, a UN official said. Jean Alam, a spokesman for the…
A basket lift used by thieves is seen at the Louvre museum.
December 9, 2025

Thieves strike Louvre in brazen jewel heist as the museum shuts

PARIS: (AP) In a brazen, seven-minute strike, thieves used a basket lift to reach the Louvre on Sunday morning and, as tourists were already inside, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled…
In this September 2025 photo, members of parliament are seen at a sitting in Gordon House.
December 9, 2025

Lloyd Barnett | Challenges of constitutional change

The former Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs promoted a video which depicted a decorated vehicle proceeding at good speed on a beautiful and smooth highway towards the republican terminal.…
ILO writes: Fewer people may be unemployed, but many remain trapped in low-productivity, informal and insecure jobs – conditions that undermine long-term growth ...
December 9, 2025

Ronald Thwaites | Delusions about growth

Last week, an editorial in this paper prescribed how Jamaica could resurrect the prospect of five per cent annual GDP growth. Helpful fiscal measures and issues of social reform were put forward. This…
Rice and peas with fried chicken and steamed vegetables.
December 9, 2025

A case for rice and peas and chicken

THE EDITOR, Madam: As we celebrate our heritage, it may be time to go to the cultural table to rethink some of the symbols that represent who we are today. For some years, I have been wondering if…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Teachers need their freedom

THE EDITOR, Madam: As educators in Jamaica, we are compelled to express our deep concern regarding the increasing demands placed on us, which are encroaching on our personal time and infringing on…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Letter of the Day | Consensus on inclusive and participatory constitutional reform process

THE EDITOR, Madam: At his swearing-in, many Jamaicans were encouraged to hear the prime minister commit to “an inclusive and consultative government” and to partner with the opposition leader in…
Anthony Minott/Freelance Photographer IS THAT A FACT (right), ridden by Shaheem Gordon, wins the Errol ‘Big Sub’ Subratie Memorial Trophy ahead of RUN JULIE RUN (Dane Dawkins) over a mile at Caymanas Park yesterday.
December 9, 2025 by Ainsley Walters

Is That A Fact proves too strong for Errol Subratie field

IS THAT A FACT, a multiple grade-one winner last season, chasing home Mouttet Mile runner-up LEGACY ISLE in the six-furlong None Such Trophy a month ago, yesterday scored a routine win two classes…