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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy leaves after a Paris court sentenced him to 5 years after finding him guilty of criminal conspiracy in an alleged scheme to finance his 2007 campaign with funds from Libya.
December 9, 2025

France’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy will begin serving 5-year prison sentence Tuesday

Nicolas Sarkozy will become the first former French president in living memory to be imprisoned when he is expected to begin a five-year sentence Tuesday in Paris’ La Santé prison. Convicted of…
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…
Family and friends of the late Garnett Silk celebrate his posthumous OD. From left: Delroy Collins; Kemilee McLymont; Arrayma Smith (daughter); Fabian Smith (son); Novlyn Banton (spouse); Garnet Smith (son); Wayzero Smith (daughter) and former manager Brid
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Garnett Silk’s children ‘blessed to have a father they could emulate’

More than 30 years after his death, reggae singer Garnett Silk was posthumously honoured by the Jamaican Government with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer for his outstanding…
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,…
Bahamas National Security Minister Wayne Munroe.
December 9, 2025

Bahamians urged to avoid speed boats leaving Venezuela amid US military action

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – National Security Minister Wayne Munroe is advising Bahamians to “stay out of go-fast boats leaving Venezuela” as the United States continues its military build-up as part of…
The security council meets at the United Nations headquarters in June 23, 2023.
December 9, 2025

T&T’s nomination for UN Security Council position under threat

KINGSTON (CMC): Trinidad and Tobago’s nomination for a position on the United Nations Security Council for the period 2027-28 could be in jeopardy following Port of Spain’s decision to support the…
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…
President of the St James Arise Basketball League Nyame Frater (left) and main sponsor Ryan Gardner (second left) of SoSo Water stand alongside members of the defending champions Montego Bay Boys’ Club Warriors team during the launch of the competition o
December 9, 2025 by Adrian Frater

Sophomore Arise Basketball League a winner-take-all affair

Western Bureau: THE SECOND staging of the St James Arise Basketball league officially got going at the Montego Bay Cricket Club courts in St James on Saturday night with a press launch and an…
National Security Minister Wayne Munroe
December 9, 2025

Bahamians urged to avoid fast speed boats leaving Venezuela

NASSAU (CMC): National Security Minister Wayne Munroe is advising Bahamians to “stay out of go-fast boats leaving Venezuela” as the United States continues its military build up as part of its fight…