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Jamaican artist David Pinto, who moved back to the island from New York City more than 30 years ago, is the owner of Pinto Pottery in Falmouth, Trelawny.
December 9, 2025 by Rollesha Laing

Clay and resilience - Pinto Pottery rebuilding in Trelawny

Since setting up shop on the Good Hope Estate in Falmouth more than 30 years ago, Jamaican artist David Pinto has curated a space where pottery comes to life. Nestled in the hills of Trelawny, Pinto…
The NWC says it will continue to operate these distribution points until piped water supply is restored to all communities. -File photo
December 9, 2025 by Olivia Brown

Sweet relief as water flows

Residents of the Pridees Housing Scheme in Milk River, Clarendon, breathed a collective sigh of relief earlier this week, as water once again flowed through their pipes. It was a welcome return to…
From left: Vivienne Williams, supervisor at Westhaven Children’s Home; dancehall star Vybz Kartel and Daniella Hall, community outreach organiser for Central Jamaica at World Central Kitchen on the grounds of Westhaven Children’s Home in Hanover on Thu
December 9, 2025 by Andre Williams

Vybz Kartel pledges long-term support to children’s home in Hanover

Vybz Kartel was moved to tears as he stood among a group of children with disabilities at the Westhaven Children’s Home in Copse, Hanover, on Thursday. Many of the children at the privately operated…
Michael Dyke, head coach of Edwin Allen High School’s girls’ track and field team.
December 9, 2025 by Raymond Graham

Tragedy, disaster stall Champs preparations at Edwin Allen

The Michael Dyke-coached Edwin Allen High girls are eager to reclaim their ISSA Girls’ Championships title after a surprise loss to Hydel High earlier this year but the school has had a rocky start to…
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December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Woman sues auto dealer for $21m after Mini catches fire while charging at home

A Kingston woman has filed a lawsuit seeking over $21.7 million against luxury auto dealer ATL Autobahn Limited, claiming that her brand-new 2022 Mini Cooper, purchased for nearly $9.4 million, burst…
Techa Clarke-Griffiths, President Jamaica Civil Service Association.
December 9, 2025

JCSA concerned about PM's 'deeply unfortunate and disheartening' comments

The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) has described as "deeply unfortunate and disheartening" to public officers comments by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness regarding the “inability…
People view an art exhibition featuring the image of late football star Diego Maradona on Thursday at the University of Social Sciences of Buenos Aires, where the international congress honouring him is taking place, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
December 9, 2025

Fans chant ‘Diego’ as Buenos Aires university hosts first Maradona congress

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP): In the main auditorium of one of Latin America’s most prestigious universities, the academic solemnity was interrupted by chants of “Ole, ole, Diego, Diego”, from fans…
Trinidad & Tobago’s men’s senior team head coach Dwight Yorke.
December 9, 2025

John backs Yorke: ‘We need stability’

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): Trinidad and Tobago’s all-time leading goalscorer, Stern John, has called for Dwight Yorke to remain as head coach of the national side, even if he fails to qualify for…
Romario Shepherd (left) and Roston Chase celebrate during a 2024 T20 series against South Africa at Sabina Park.
December 9, 2025

Chase, Shepherd, Holder among biggest movers in T20I rankings

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): West Indies all-rounders Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder have made some of the biggest moves in the latest ICC bowling and all-rounders rankings,…