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Victoria Hanley-Brown.
December 9, 2025

Police await further analysis after autopsy finds UWI student died from asphyxia

The police are awaiting further analysis of evidence in the death of University Of the West Indies, Mona, student Victoria Hanley-Brown following an autopsy on Wednesday which said the primary cause…
A United Airlines flight arrives at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Monday, November 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
December 9, 2025

FAA reducing air traffic by 10 per cent across 40 'high-volume' markets during government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it was taking the extraordinary step of reducing air traffic by 10 per cent across 40 "high-volume" markets…
Joe Pires, managing director of Caribbean Chemicals and Agencies Limited.
December 9, 2025 by Neville Graham

Caribbean Chemicals batting for more farming in the east

Caribbean Chemicals & Agencies Jamaica Limited is urging farmers in eastern Jamaica to intensify production and adopt more efficient practices in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated…
Mount Pleasant Football Academy’s Demario Phillips dribbles away from Defence Force’s Kaihim Thomas during their Concacaf Caribbean Cup football match at the National Stadium in Kingston last night. Defence Force of Trinidad and Tobago won 1-0. Mount P
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

JOB DONE BUT ...

DESPITE FALLING 0-1 to Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Force yesterday in the second leg of the Concacaf Caribbean Cup semi-finals at the National Stadium, Mount Pleasant Football Academy advanced to…
Mount Pleasant advanced to the final, however, as they won the tie 5-2 on aggregate.
December 9, 2025

Mount Pleasant advance to Caribbean Cup final despite 1-0 loss to Defence Force

Mount Pleasant Football Academy suffered their first defeat in the Concacaf Caribbean Cup as they fell 1-0 to Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Force in the second leg of the semifinals. Mount…
A United Parcel Service truck makes deliveries in Pittsburgh on June 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, file)
December 9, 2025

Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash

NEW YORK (AP) — The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least 12, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some…
British Make-up Artist Pat McGrath, dressed in all-black with a jewelled headband, paid tribute to her mother Jean McGrath as she collected her Woman of the Year award.
December 9, 2025

Something Extra | Friday

At the 2025 Glamour Women of the Year Awards, style and substance shared the spotlight. From bold statements to breathtaking silhouettes, the red carpet became a runway for empowerment as honorees and…
Commander Alvin Gayle.
December 9, 2025

Commander Alvin Gayle appointed as new head of ODPEM

Commander Alvin Gayle has been seconded from the Jamaica Defence Force to serve as Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). This follows Prime…
West Indies’ captain Shai Hope (left) and Roston Chase bump fists after reaching a 50-run partnership during the first T20 International cricket match of a five-game series against New Zealand, at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand yesterday.
December 9, 2025

Rampaul pleased with bowlers as West Indies draw first blood

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (CMC): WEST INDIES bowling coach Ravi Rampaul left Eden Park yesterday a pleased man after watching his side defend the lowest total ever at the ground to draw first blood…