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Jamaica’s Reggae Warriors (in gold) in action against England Knights in a rugby league international friendly match at Castleford in Yorkshire, England, on Friday, October 15, 2021.
December 9, 2025 by Keith McGhie

Tough task for Jamaica’s Reggae Warriors

Jamaica’s Reggae Warriors are in France today and stand potentially just 80 minutes away from qualifying for a second successive Rugby League World Cup. But a mountain of handicaps have been put in…
Munchun, a market vendor, speaks with The Gleaner in Coronation Market in downtown Kingston yesterday.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Storm wary market vendors warn consumers to brace for price increase

With Tropical Storm Melissa now threatening sections of the island, vendors at Coronation Market in downtown Kingston are taking no chances, though not everyone is convinced the system will make a…
Khary Pierre bowling for St Lucia Kings.
December 9, 2025

Pierre added to Windies’ T20I squad as bowling cover

MIRPUR, Bangladesh (CMC): Left-arm spinner Khary Pierre has been added to the West Indies’ T20I squad to help bolster their bowling unit for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.…
Jamaica Scorpions batsmen Leroy Lugg (left) and John Campbell.
December 9, 2025

Fixtures announced for 2025 CG United Super50 Cup

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday announced the fixtures for next month’s CG United Super50 Cup, which will be played entirely in Trinidad. The tournament will be played in…
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December 9, 2025

Hurricane tips

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has urged all Jamaicans to take immediate steps to safeguard their health, property, and well-being as the country braces for the impact of Tropical Storm…
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small (10) defends during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, October 17, 2025, in Miami.
December 9, 2025

Rozier’s arrest leaves the Miami Heat stunned

MIAMI (AP): The reality began setting in for the Miami Heat yesterday when they gathered for a morning shoot-around practice and Terry Rozier wasn’t with the team. And that almost certainly won’t…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

PM says gov't to move to prevent storm price gouging

Amid a run on some essential items at supermarkets and other food outlets across Jamaica, the Government has announced that it will impose measures to prevent price gouging. Prime Minister Dr Andrew…
Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Boston.
December 9, 2025

Bahamian Edgecombe sets NBA team record in 76ers debut

BOSTON, United States (CMC): Bahamian VJ Edgecombe began his NBA career in historic fashion with a standout performance for the Philadelphia 76ers that led them past the Boston Celtics here on…
Workmen securing the Ocho Rios Post Office on Friday, October 24, ahead of the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Ocho Rios businesses preparing for Melissa, chamber of commerce urges caution

The business community in Ocho Rios, St Ann has intensified preparations for the possible impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to impact Jamaica over the next few days. On Friday,…