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December 9, 2025
by Mickalia Kington
Forrester hailed as a gem among peers
WESTERN BUREAU: The sudden and tragic passing of Councillor Patrick Forrester has left a deep void in the Petersfield Division and the wider Westmoreland. Forrester, a first-term councillor elected in…
December 9, 2025
World Champs Schedule
Day 8 Morning Session (Friday evening) 5:30 p.m: Women’s 20 Kilometres Race Walk Final 7 p.m: Men’s Discus Throw Qualification - Group A 7 p.m: Men’s 100 Metres Decathlon 7:28 p.m: Men’s 20…
December 9, 2025
Policeman charged with indecent assault of female civilian worker at police station, granted $200,000 bail
A police constable at the Spanish Town Police Station in St Catherine accused of assaulting a female civilian worker after allegedly touching her inappropriately has been charged and granted $200,000…
December 9, 2025
High school student in Trinidad detained after 'marijuana' discovered at institution
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Police in Trinidad say they have detained a secondary school student after a black package containing plant-like material resembling cannabis, along with wrapping paper,…
December 9, 2025
by Janet Silvera
Jamaican fans faint as outdoor medal ceremonies spark criticism at World Champs
TOKYO, Japan: Three Jamaican fans collapsed during Tuesday’s medal ceremony at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as searing heat and poor crowd control reignited criticism of organisers’…
December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
Jack-of-all-trades Daine Macklimore reviving dormant musical passion
WESTERN BUREAU: Daine Macklimore, a versatile jack-of-all-trades who has garnered experience in various fields from hospitality to tiling over the past 20 years, is returning to his old youthful…
December 9, 2025
Cedric Stephens | Mitigating hot spot danger
The Garfield Batts Hotspot Solutions Foundation, GBHSF, was launched at Mr Batts’ funeral service at the St Jude’s Anglican Church, Stony Hill on September 13. He died while driving home to Kingston…
December 9, 2025
Oran Hall | The implications of low inflation
Low and stable inflation contributes to economic stability and economic growth and is good for the general economy, businesses and individuals. Low inflation fosters confidence and optimism.…
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December 9, 2025
Boat with migrants sinks off Libya killing at least 50
CAIRO (AP): A boat carrying Sudanese refugees caught fire and sank over the weekend off Libya’s coast, killing at least 50 people as it headed toward Greece, the International Organization for…