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December 9, 2025

Why are West Indies batters not rotating strike?

THE EDITOR, Madam: New Zealand won the second T20 by three runs, third T20 by nine runs. West Indies lost the first ODI by seven runs. That means they lost by seven singles, WI are losing by singles!…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Letter of the Day | Stronger than the storm

THE EDITOR, Madam: In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as Jamaica endeavours to restore homes, livelihoods, and lives, familiar voices have re-emerged, claiming this disaster to be divine…
Jimmy Cliff
December 9, 2025

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

Reggae icon and actor Jimmy Cliff has died. The announcement was shared on his official Instagram page on Monday. He was 81. "It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy…
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December 9, 2025

Policeman fatally shoots brother during dispute in Clarendon

A policeman this evening fatally shot his brother during an altercation, in which the cop was reportedly stabbed by his sibling. The incident happened in Park Hall in Frankfield district, Clarendon.…
DIGITAL ONE, ridden by Dane Dawkins, wins the the Alsafra Trophy ahead of SUPREMASI (Dick Cardenas) at Caymanas Park yesterday.
December 9, 2025 by Ainsley Walters

Dawkins thrills fans with three-timer

DANE DAWKINS rode three thrilling winners on yesterday’s 10-race card, closing the late double with feature-event victories astride DIGITAL ONE and HAZELNUT in the Alsafra Trophy and Flossie McNeil…
Asafa Powell (right) helping with the installation of windows on one of the donated housing units.
December 9, 2025

Powell gives the gift of shelter to two Westmoreland families

DARLISTON, Westmoreland: Olympian and Jamaican sprint legend Asafa Powell marked his birthday, November 23, in the most meaningful way this year by donating two new homes to families in Darliston,…
The Home Depot team cooking up a storm at the World Central Kitchen headquarters at the Montego Bay Convention Centre.
December 9, 2025 by Janet Silvera

Home Depot’s Orange Heart beats for Jamaica

WESTERN BUREAU: When Hurricane Melissa ripped across Jamaica, tearing apart communities and leaving families desperate for relief, help came from a place many Jamaicans never expected, the world’s…
Hugh Grant, president and CEO of JPS.
December 9, 2025 by Mickalia Kington

JPS CEO: Full underground power grid too costly for Jamaica

While the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa has intensified calls for underground electricity infrastructure, Jamaica Public Service (JPS) CEO Hugh Grant says the cost and complexity…
Reggae Boyz captain Andre Blake (left) leads his team out ahead of last Tuesday’s final Concacaf Group B World Cup Qualifying match at the National Stadium. Jamaica drew 0-0 with Curacao and failed to earn an automatic spot in the 2026 World Cup.
December 9, 2025 by Livingston Scott

Speid’s Boyz expected to breeze past New Caledonia in play-off opener

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz and interim head coach Rudolph Speid will enter next year’s intercontinental play-offs as strong favourites to get past semi-final opponents New Caledonia, a group of islands…