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December 12, 2025
by Mickalia Kington
OUSTER HICCUP
WESTERN BUREAU: Tension erupted inside the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation (WMC) yesterday as Councillor Lidden Lewis launched a dramatic but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to oust his People’s…
December 12, 2025
Former Gordon House manager faces possible surcharge over personal use of gov’t vehicle
The former facilities and operations manager (FOM) at Gordon House could face surcharge action after being cited for using a 2022 Toyota Prado for his personal use over an extended period. In a…
December 12, 2025
by Raymond Graham
Seeded teams advance to ISSA rural netball semis
There were no surprises in Wednesday’s ISSA rural schoolgirls netball quarterfinals at the GC Foster College Indoor Court as all seeded teams booked their spots in today’s semi-finals at the same…
December 12, 2025
JN Hurricane Melissa relief to support early childhood sector
The Jamaica National Group will direct 40 per cent of its ISupportJamaica Fund for Hurricane Melissa relief to early childhood institutions, a move JN Foundation chairman Parris Lyew-Ayee says…
December 12, 2025
Late strikes by NZ overshadow brave effort by WI bowlers
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (CMC): Jacob Duffy and Michael Rae grabbed two late wickets to put New Zealand in firm control of the second Test after a courageous effort by the West Indies’ bowlers brought…
December 12, 2025
by Lennox Aldred
Brooks praises women’s cricket team for historic Bolivarian Games gold
In a story of resilience, Jamaica’s women’s cricket team etched its name in history books, overcoming a mountain of adversity to clinch the inaugural cricket title at the Bolivarian Games with a…
December 12, 2025
Peace Corps volunteers begin service focused on literacy, hurricane relief
Twenty-one newly sworn-in Peace Corps volunteers will work in rural parishes, supporting literacy in primary schools and helping farmers strengthen sustainable agriculture and community resilience.…
December 12, 2025
A better deal?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is now obligated to repay the US$150 million Government of Jamaica (GOJ) loan plus another US$200 million loan from other lending agencies. Is it…
December 12, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
Health ministry notes downturn in leptospirosis, urges continued vigilance
WESTERN BUREAU: Although the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) reports that leptospirosis cases have begun to decline since mid-November, health minister Dr Christopher Tufton is warning…