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Daryl Mitchell on the go during his match-winning century against the West Indies.
December 9, 2025

Mitchell’s ton carries Kiwis past Windies in ODI opener

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (CMC): Daryl Mitchell slammed a match-winning century as New Zealand edged the West Indies by seven runs in a thrilling contest to claim the opening One-Day International…
December 9, 2025

Former school football coach freed of sex assault convictions

The Court of Appeal has quashed the sex-assault convictions of former high school football coach Kevin Williams, ruling that the trial judge caused a “miscarriage of justice” by refusing to postpone…
Chief Medical Officer Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
December 9, 2025 by Edmond Campbell

11 leptospirosis, 2 tetanus cases confirmed in west

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting 11 cases of leptospirosis following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. According to Dr Karen Webster Kerr, principal medical officer and national…
THEY ARE OFF: Participants at the start of Pink Run 2025 in New Kingston early yesterday morning.
December 9, 2025 by Sharla Williams

JR2R overcomes challenges to host 25th annual Pink Run

October is usually painted pink in support of breast cancer awareness, especially during the annual Jamaica Reach to Recover (JR2R) Pink Run, but it was yesterday, Sunday, November 16, that a sea of…
Barbados’ prime minister, Mia Mottley, estimated that across the Caribbean, including the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, these platforms earned US$11.6 billion a year.
December 9, 2025 by Janet Silvera

Regional leaders to arrive, tour hurricane-hit west today

WESTERN BUREAU: A team of Caribbean leaders, joined by officials from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is expected to arrive in the island this morning to tour hurricane-ravaged communities…
Carline Graham-Powell .... Holmwood Technical’s coach
December 9, 2025 by Raymond Graham

Graham-Powell unshaken: Veteran netball coach says challenges only fuel Holmwood’s fire

UNDER the steady guidance of veteran coach Carline Graham-Powell, Holmwood Technical have stood tall as the most dominant force in high school netball, racking up multiple rural and all-island titles.…
December 9, 2025

Immigration Corner | What is a High Potential Individual visa?

Dear Mr Bassie, I would like for you to explain what a high Potential Individual visa is. Any information would be appreciated . – G.N. Dear G.N., A High Potential Individual (HPI) visa gives persons…
St James Southern Member of Parliament Nickeisha Burchell (fourth left) accepts a solar street light from Bhasker Reddy Sharu and members of the Montego Bay Indian community last Friday at the Heinz School in Montego Bay.
December 9, 2025 by Janet Silvera

Indian community in MoBay raises $10m for hurricane recovery

WESTERN BUREAU: The Indian community in Montego Bay, St James, has raised $10 million to support recovery efforts across the parish and has committed to help restore one of the worst-affected schools…
People are seen in Petersfield High School, Westmoreland which was converted as a hurricane shelter.
December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

Shelter crisis

Shelter managers at Petersfield High School in Westmoreland are scrambling to relocate families displaced by Hurricane Melissa, as pressure mounts to free up classroom space for fifth- and sixth-form…