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December 9, 2025
What will cost Jamaica more?
THE EDITOR, Madam: I hear the concern about the expense of underground systems expressed by Mr Hugh Grant, CEO of JPS. Yes, preventative infrastructure carries a high upfront cost — but the real…
December 9, 2025
Williamson returns as Black Caps name squad for Windies Test opener
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (CMC): VETERAN BATSMAN Kane Williamson has been included in New Zealand’s 14-man squad for the first Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, marking his return to the…
December 9, 2025
by Kimone Francis
Teacher paid for nine years without assignment gets reinstated
A demand by the Ministry of Education for a Westmoreland teacher to repay $18 million in alleged unearned salary has collapsed following the teacher’s move to seek the court’s intervention, resulting…
December 9, 2025
by Lennox Aldred
Jamaican wrist-spinner lights up U19 West Indies performances
A NEW star is emerging for the West Indies Under-19s, and he goes by the name of Vitel Lawes. The Jamaican left-arm wrist-spinner has become the undisputed thorn in England’s side, spinning his way…
December 9, 2025
Record year for Jamaican football
THE 35,000 people in the stands at the National Stadium on Tuesday night for Jamaica’s final Concacaf World Cup Qualifier against Curacao was a record, but it isn’t the only one the Jamaica Football…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Thursday
Committed to creating inviting experiences, Spaces Jamaica marked its 18-year milestone with a brunch and charity auction on Sunday. The affair brought together family, friends, partners and the…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Jamaica has lost a giant
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of James Chambers, known to the world as Jimmy Cliff, Order of Merit — an iconic pioneer whose crystalline voice and…
December 9, 2025
by Livingston Scott
JPL helps MoBay, Treasure Beach to find homes
WITH THE restart of the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) a little under two weeks away, the Professional Football Jamaica Limited (PFJL) is working to ensure that Montego Bay United and Treasure Beach…
December 9, 2025
by Adrian Frater
Jimmy Cliff crosses last river
WESTERN BUREAU: The dark clouds that hung over Somerton on Monday and the rains that soaked the quiet St James community felt like nature itself mourning the passing of its beloved son – reggae icon…