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December 9, 2025
by Kimone Francis
Teacher paid for nine years without assignment gets reinstated
A demand by the Ministry of Education for a Westmoreland teacher to repay $18 million in alleged unearned salary has collapsed following the teacher’s move to seek the court’s intervention, resulting…
December 9, 2025
by Lennox Aldred
Jamaican wrist-spinner lights up U19 West Indies performances
A NEW star is emerging for the West Indies Under-19s, and he goes by the name of Vitel Lawes. The Jamaican left-arm wrist-spinner has become the undisputed thorn in England’s side, spinning his way…
December 9, 2025
Record year for Jamaican football
THE 35,000 people in the stands at the National Stadium on Tuesday night for Jamaica’s final Concacaf World Cup Qualifier against Curacao was a record, but it isn’t the only one the Jamaica Football…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Thursday
Committed to creating inviting experiences, Spaces Jamaica marked its 18-year milestone with a brunch and charity auction on Sunday. The affair brought together family, friends, partners and the…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Jamaica has lost a giant
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of James Chambers, known to the world as Jimmy Cliff, Order of Merit — an iconic pioneer whose crystalline voice and…
December 9, 2025
by Livingston Scott
JPL helps MoBay, Treasure Beach to find homes
WITH THE restart of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) a little under two weeks away, the Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) is working to ensure that Montego Bay United and Treasure Beach…
December 9, 2025
by Adrian Frater
Jimmy Cliff crosses last river
WESTERN BUREAU: The dark clouds that hung over Somerton on Monday and the rains that soaked the quiet St James community felt like nature itself mourning the passing of its beloved son – reggae icon…
December 9, 2025
by Tanesha Mundle
Defence raises ‘banana boat’ theory as PICA confirms no legal exit by Donaldson
Well-known social media influencer Donalee Donaldson did not leave the island at any point during 2022, according to official immigration records. The deputy director of immigration at the Passport,…
December 9, 2025
BOJ holds rates steady amid Hurricane Melissa fallout, expects inflation to return to normal by 2027
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has opted to keep its policy rate unchanged at 5.75 per cent per annum, amid mounting inflation pressures following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The decision was taken…