News
December 13, 2025
by Paul W. Williams
Part II: From homeless to homeownership to Melissa
On October 28, Hurricane Melissa tore through Keith R. Wedderburn’s organic farm in Bluefields, Westmoreland, flooding his home, ripping away his solar panels, flattening a small board house on his…
December 13, 2025
Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions
WASHINGTON (AP): Some of the country’s most prestigious colleges are enrolling record numbers of low-income students — a growing admissions priority in the absence of affirmative action. America’s…
December 13, 2025
Guyana provides material, manpower to rebuild 200 roofs
Jamaica has received another shipment of supplies from Guyana, including material to replace 200 roofs in Westmoreland, which was among parishes most severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. They…
December 13, 2025
Messi’s tour of India gets off to chaotic start as angry fans storm field
KOLKATA, India (AP) — Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start Saturday with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalize a stadium after many of them failed to get…
December 13, 2025
A&E waiting area at Lionel Town Hospital renovated
The Accident and Emergency Waiting Area at the Lionel Town Hospital in Clarendon has been renovated, providing more comfortable surroundings for persons who use the health facility. Undertaken at a…
December 13, 2025
Bolivian court orders ex-president jailed for five months on corruption charges
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — A Bolivian court on Friday ordered the country’s former President Luis Arce to remain detained for five months while he awaits trial on corruption charges, the latest…
December 13, 2025
Bail denied for St Catherine mother and man accused of sexually exploiting woman’s teen daughter
A 45-year-old St Catherine mother charged for allegedly taking her 14-year-old daughter to the home of a 60-year-old, where she was allegedly sexually molested, was refused bail on Friday in the…
December 13, 2025
Two arrested in Trinidad over multimillion-dollar drug seizure
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The United States Embassy in Trinidad on Friday said two Trinidad and Tobago nationals have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to import cocaine into America. It…
December 13, 2025
NHT receives 667 applications for post-hurricane disaster relief grant
The National Housing Trust (NHT) has, to date, received 667 applications from persons affected by Hurricane Melissa for the Disaster Relief Grant. This was disclosed by Managing Director, Martin…