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Footballer Renaldo Cephas. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica held to 1-1 draw against T&T

There was nothing to separate Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago in Concacaf World Cup qualifying action earlier tonight, as the Caribbean rivals played out a 1-1 draw at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in…
The medicine room at the Black River field hospital set up at Black River High School.
December 9, 2025 by Paul H. Williams

Samaritan’s Purse establishes field hospital at Black River High School – Part I

Black River High School and Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth were not spared the wrath of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28, making operations at both institutions malfunction. But, while…
Business
December 9, 2025

Dequity Capital going public through JSE main market IPO

Private equity firm Dequity Capital Management Limited is seeking $657.5 million of equity capital from stock market investors in an initial public offering on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. The offer of…
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr Kasan Troupe, addressing the launch of National Parent Month on November 12 at Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston.
December 9, 2025

Education Ministry discussing relief strategies for students preparing to sit external exams

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is in discussions with administrators of external examinations to develop relief strategies for students adversely affected by Hurricane…
Crystal Morris stands outside the cramped minivan where she shelters with her mom, son and two other relatives in New Works, Westmoreland.
December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

Pregnant and homeless

Nine months’ pregnant and rendered homeless by Hurricane Melissa, Crystal Morris is awaiting the birth of her child while living in cramped conditions inside an immobile minivan with her family. The…
The lower floor apartment where mother and daughter were discovered dead in the Keystone area of Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Thursday.
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

Tragedy in Spanish Town

The sadness and gloom that settled over the Keystone community in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Thursday was palpable as residents emerged after hours of heavy rain only to be confronted with…
Dr Lisa Indar, executive director of CARPHA.
December 9, 2025

CARPHA deploying 15 docs to Melissa-battered west

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is deploying a team of 15 doctors to western Jamaica as the country continues its recovery from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The team is…
Superintendent Andrew Nish.
December 9, 2025 by Bryan Miller

Nish: Personal, police facilities damaged, but Hanover cops remain committed

WESTERN BUREAU: Superintendent Andrew Nish, head of the Hanover Police Division, says the cops in the parish remain committed to serving the public despite personal property and some work facilities…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during a World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying football match between Ireland and Portugal in Dublin, Thursday, November 13, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Ronaldo risks ban at World Cup after red card against Ireland

DUBLIN (AP): Cristiano Ronaldo is at serious risk of being banned for the first game of the 2026 World Cup if Portugal qualifies as expected. The football superstar was sent off for elbowing Ireland…