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Heavy equipment and trucks are seen at Sandy Gully clearing debris and garbage ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Editorial | Hurricanes and small things

With Tropical Storm Melissa still moving ominously and slowly towards Jamaica, the question is, how badly will the island be affected by the wind and rain expected over the next few days. Jamaica…
This combination photo shows former prime ministers of Jamaica P.J. Patterson (left) and Bruce Golding.
December 9, 2025

Patterson and Golding among former PMs concerned about US military action in Caribbean region

Former prime ministers P.J. Patterson and Bruce Golding are among a group of ex-heads of government in the Caribbean who have expressed concern about the military build-up of the United States in the…
In this undated photo provided by the Alabama Department of Corrections shows Anthony Boyd, who is scheduled to be executed on October 23, 2025, by nitrogen gas. (Alabama Department of Corrections via AP, File)
December 9, 2025

Alabama executes man with nitrogen gas for 1993 murder over $200 drug debt

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man convicted of helping to burn a man alive in 1993 over a $200 drug debt was executed by nitrogen gas on Thursday. Anthony Boyd, 54, was pronounced dead at 6:33 p.m.…
Members of the Campion College team celebrate their second goal against Norman Manley High during their Manning Cup football match played at Campion College last Friday. Campion won 4-0.
December 9, 2025

Manning, daCosta Cup suspended indefinitely

High school sports’ governing body, the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) has indefinitely postponed its top football competitions, the daCosta Cup and the Manning Cup, due to the…
Member of Parliament for St Catherine South Eastern, Dr Alfred Dawes (left) and Councillor for the Waterford Division Fenley Douglas during a visit to the community of Waterford ahead of the passing of Tropical Storm Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Fearing repeat of Beryl flooding, Waterford residents want Adair Drive gully cleaned and repaired

As Jamaica braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, residents of Waterford in Portmore, St. Catherine, are sounding the alarm over the deteriorating state of the gully along Adair Drive — one…
A date is to be set for the man to appear in court.
December 9, 2025

Truck driver charged for chopping motorist with machete during argument following crash

A truck driver has been charged for using a machete to chop another motorist several times during an argument that developed following a collision involving the two in Linstead, St Catherine on…
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December 9, 2025

Pregnant women in Westmoreland close to delivery date urged to relocate

Pregnant women in Westmoreland who are close to delivery are encouraged to relocate nearer to medical facilities as a precautionary measure ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa. Health Promotion and…
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon chats with Daryl Vaz, minister of energy and transport, at a special press briefing on Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House in St Andrew on Thursday.
December 9, 2025 by Edmond Campbell

State bodies, partners ramp up activities as Melissa approaches

The Government says it is ramping up its preparation efforts as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches Jamaica, with various state agencies and ministries working to ensure that essential services remain…
ZULU WARRIOR, ridden by Calvin Bailey, wins the fifth race, The Reggae 6 Anniversary Trophy, over six furlongs, at Caymanas Park on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
December 9, 2025 by Ainsley Walters

Spotlight on Main Mistress, Zulu Warrior in Saturday’s feature

UNITED States-bred MAIN MISTRESS and in-form native runner ZULU WARRIOR should use similar running styles to land divisions one and two, respectively, of Saturday’s Front Runner Caymanas Park…