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Adrian ‘Ajani’ Ellis after being conferred with the Badge of Honour for Gallantry during the National Honours and Awards Ceremony held on the lawns of King’s House in St Andrew yesterday.
December 9, 2025

A hero’s welcome

Teenage hero Adrian Ellis, who saved the life of his friend following a bloody mishap, was greeted with loud cheers and a standing ovation as he proudly walked to collect his award for gallantry at…
Justice Kissock Laing (right) receiving his membership in the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander from Governor General Sir Patrick Allen.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

‘Accidental’ jurist Kissock Laing appreciative of national honour

For Justice Kissock Laing, being a judge was never part of the plan. But today, he is not only living his dream at the highest levels of the judiciary, but has been bestowed with a national honour for…
Damion Crawford addresses an October 14 sitting of Parliament.
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

Crawford urges parliamentary debate on Patterson Report

Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford is urging the Government to debate the Orlando Patterson-led Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) Report in Parliament, arguing that the…
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon (centre) stands with representatives from the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany (from left) Sisters Odette Haddad, Rose Chang, Helen Rose, and Teresita DeSouza, who were presented with the Key to the City of Montego Bay and a
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Franciscan Sisters of Allegany receive Key to the City in MoBay

WESTERN BUREAU: Monday’s Heroes’ Day celebration was an emotional milestone for the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany as they received a special citation and the Key to the City of Montego Bay, St James,…
Retired judge Sheron Barnes (right) receives the 2025 Mayor’s Special Award for her contributions to the justice system from Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon during St James’ Heroes Day Civic Awards Ceremony at Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay in St Jame
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Retired judge cites past teaching, journalism experiences in journey to special award

WESTERN BUREAU: Retired jurist Sheron Barnes has applied many lessons over several years from her time as a teacher and a journalist to her 15 years of experience as a judge, which have culminated in…
December 9, 2025

Riding for the future: Men, children, and the journey to school

IN TOWNS and communities across Jamaica, it’s a familiar scene: fathers carefully balancing their children on motorcycles as they navigate morning traffic, heading to school. For many families,…
The Ardenne High School Drummers perform ‘Sweet, Sweet Jamaica’ at the Jamaica Cultural Develpment Commissio 2025 Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts presentation ceremony at the Little Theatre in Kingston on Wednesday, October 15
December 9, 2025

Ardenne High maintains hold on JCDC Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in Performing Arts for 15th year

ARDENNE HIGH School has copped the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts for the 15th year. The 2025 presentation was held on October…
The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
December 9, 2025

US Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its…
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December 9, 2025

Tropical storm causes seven deaths in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A tropical storm lashed the northern and central Philippines over the weekend, killing seven people after forcing more than 22,000 people to evacuate from flood- and…