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December 9, 2025
Jamaican gov't urged to hire Cuban workers directly to prevent forced labour
The Jamaican government is being urged to hire Cuban workers directly and utilise hiring practices that are in line with domestic and international law to prevent forced labour among Cuban workers in…
December 9, 2025
Seaton Crescent, Westmoreland residents protest over fatal police shooting
There was a tense stand-off between the police and residents of Seaton Crescent in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, today as they protested the fatal shooting of one of their own during an alleged…
December 9, 2025
Small steps to wellness
NEW YORK (AP): Wellness advice is everywhere these days, but making lasting change can be challenging. How do you begin a journey toward better health without feeling overwhelmed? Experts suggest…
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December 9, 2025
Military court sentences former President Kabila to death for treason
AP: A high military court in Congo convicted former President Joseph Kabila of treason Tuesday for his alleged collaboration with anti-government rebels and sentenced him to death. It was not…
December 9, 2025
Assault trial of University Hospital chief doctor pushed back to February
The assault case involving Dr Carl Bruce, medical chief of staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies, has been rescheduled for trial in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on February 9…
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December 9, 2025
Venezuela seeking closer ties with Suriname
PARAMARIBO (CMC): Venezuela is seeking closer ties with Suriname and has described as “ a new beginning” discussions held on Monday between Finance and Planning Minister, Adelien Wijnerman and the…
December 9, 2025
Another major ganja bust in St Thomas, two men charged
The police have made another major ganja bust in St Thomas. Members of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC), supported by the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation…
December 9, 2025
‘Stew Peas’ wraps filming
Filming has ended for Stew Peas, the new Jamaican feature film that will see popular social media influencer and content creator Kerry-Ann ‘Chiney K’ Collins making her feature film acting debut. The…
December 9, 2025
Yaakov Raskin | Finding meaning and joy on this October 7 anniversary
WITH THE High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in the rear-view mirror, we now approach the festivals of Sukkot and Simchat Torah, two of the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar.…