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Clarendon College goalkeeper and captain, Lydel Rodney, lifts the Ben Francis Cup title while his teammates celebrate after a 2-1 win over Cornwall College at the National Stadium yesterday.
December 21, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Clarendon win battle of the CCs to lift Ben Francis title

Clarendon College lifted their fifth ISSA Ben Francis Cup knockout competition title when they defeated bitter rivals Cornwall College 2-1 yesterday in a thrilling encounter at the National Stadium.…
A Nativity scene is illuminated by a Christmas tree on Payrow Plaza in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, known as ‘Christmas City, USA’, on December 1, 2024.
December 21, 2025

How Christmas morphed into a global holiday

Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the…
Ricardo ‘Big 12’ Brown
December 21, 2025 by Livingston Scott

Big 12 still facing demons of first loss

Ricardo ‘Big 12’ Brown was expected to make his return to the ring on Friday at the the Queen’s Manor Event Centre in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. But trainer Deiwth Frazer insists the boxer was not…
Yoni Epstein (right), Chairman, Montego Bay United Football United (MBUFC) speaking while Dr Germaine Spencer, President of MBUFC looks on during a press conference.
December 21, 2025 by Ashley Anguin

Jarrett Park homecoming free for all

As the western end of the island continues to recover from hurricane devastation, Montego Bay United F.C (MBU) will turn today’s first Jamaica Premier League (JPL) home game into a moment of…
Kavem Hodge raises his bat on the occasion of scoring a half-century against New Zealand on the third day of the third Test against New Zealand at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Friday night.
December 21, 2025

Hodge’s dogged century leads WI resistance against New Zealand

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand (CMC): Kavem Hodge scored a resilient, unbeaten century as West Indies made New Zealand toil for the entire day in a rare show of commitment by their batsmen, to leave the…
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December 21, 2025

Orville Taylor | Christmas musings 2025

No chimney at my house. No reindeer, despite their resemblance to the Ras’ goats. The man carrying a long bag is a well known smoker of hard drugs and his peers always point him out whenever he is…
Troupe
December 21, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Defamation damages dumped

The Court of Appeal has overturned multimillion-dollar defamation awards against Television Jamaica (TVJ) and CVM, ruling that the broadcasters did not defame St James councillors Michael Troupe and…
Marcel Gayle to face former charges in Drewsland return.
December 21, 2025 by Livingston Scott

Racing take aim at Harbour View

After wins over Mount Pleasant and Cavalier in their two previous Jamaica Premier League (JPL) games, Racing United will aim for a third straight win when they host Harbour View at Ferdi Neita Park as…
Black Friday shoppers wait in line to enter Macy’s flagship store in New York.
December 21, 2025

Expert tips to ease financial pressure and avoid holiday overspending

NEW YORK (AP): Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season? The job market is tough, student loan and credit card debt are rising, and…