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December 9, 2025
Man killed after car crashes into concrete column in St Catherine
The St Catherine North Traffic Department is investigating the death of a 34-year-old man following a crash along the Spanish Town Bypass on Wednesday night. The deceased has been identified as…
December 9, 2025
Westmoreland residents urged to exercise caution following heavy rains
Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to take precautionary measures in the aftermath of a period of heavy rainfall, particularly during instances of flooding. This advisory comes from the…
December 9, 2025
Burial industry leaders encouraged to pursue CVQ level three certification
Managers and supervisors in the burial industry are being encouraged to acquire the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) Level Three Certification in Interment Operations. Developed and…
December 9, 2025
St Mary man accused of knife-point robbery
The St Mary police have charged 21-year-old Javaine Jones of Brown’s Street in Baileys Vale, St Mary with robbery with aggravation following an incident on Stennett Street, Port Maria in the parish on…
December 9, 2025
JTC celebrates World Teachers’ Day on October 5
The Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) will join the global education community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day (WTD) 2025 on Sunday, October 5 under the theme ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative…
December 9, 2025
Veteran district constable to receive Badge of Honour
After nearly four decades of unwavering dedication to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), District Constable Jean Smith-Braham is be recognised with one of Jamaica’s distinguished awards. Her long…
December 9, 2025
Flow: Fast-tracking digital inclusion key to achieving Vision 2030
Jamaica must accelerate its digital transformation to meet the ambitious goals of Vision 2030, and that means prioritising affordability, accessibility, and digital literacy for all citizens. That…
December 9, 2025
Embassy hosts expo on real estate investment opportunities in Jamaica
Over 40 leading real-estate professionals from across the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area got an exclusive look at Jamaica’s dynamic real-estate investment opportunities during ‘Keys to Paradise’,…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
From missionaries to Rastafari
FOR YEARS, there has been the saying that Jamaica has the highest number of churches per square mile, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. I am yet to see for myself that record. A quick…