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December 9, 2025
Warmington stands out, but should be more respectful
THE EDITOR, Madam: Member of Parliament Everald Warmington is an exception and not the rule in how he responds to and treats his fellow member of parliament (MPs) whenever something they say and/or…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Address Jamaica’s parenting paradox
THE EDITOR, Madam: Jamaica’s birth rate has fallen to worrying levels. The Jamaica Observer in a May news story, ‘Jamaica’s birth rate continues dramatic all as population ages’, quoted data from the…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica could receive over 30 inches of rain from Hurricane Melissa - Thompson
Hurricane Melissa could dump more than 30 inches of rain on the island, roughly the height of an average car door, Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson said,…
December 9, 2025
by Kimone Francis
‘Untenable situation in southern Caribbean’
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley says the United States’ (US) military action in the Caribbean should be rejected, asserting that the region must remain a zone of peace. Mottley, who was speaking…
December 9, 2025
by Karen Madden
Coach Burton answers the call to serve
One year ago, former Jamaica international Deon Burton accepted a dream offer to be assistant coach to the senior women’s football squad, a role he says is in keeping with his desire to be part of the…
December 9, 2025
Vaz warns of zero tolerance for utility vandalism ahead of Hurricane Melissa
Transport and Telecommunications Minister has warned that the government will pursue a zero-tolerance approach against vandalism targeting utilities, which could hinder emergency response and recovery…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Is Haiti ready?
As midwife to Haiti’s transitional arrangement, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) should signal its position on whether the country can hold credible elections in four months time and what may be…
December 9, 2025
Bracing for Hurricane Melissa
On Sunday, Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane, with the possibility of intensifying to a Category 5 storm. It is likely to unleash torrential rain and threaten to cause…
December 9, 2025
PCOD graduates urged to become ambassadors of transformation
Graduates of the Professional Certificate in Organisation Development (PCOD) programme were urged to move beyond credentials and become ambassadors of transformation, in a powerful and…