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Tamara Noble
08 Oct, 2025 0

Miracle for a Noble

Western Bureau: When Tamara Noble seriously injured her spine in a traffic accident eight years ago, the medical prognosis was that she would never walk again. However, her God-fearing mother refused…
Damion Gordon
08 Oct, 2025 0

Jamaica expected to face hurdles in joining CARICOM free movement

Although Jamaica could benefit from joining the four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that have recently implemented free movement of their nationals among themselves, Damion Gordon, lecturer…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (centre) is flanked by National Security Minister Horace Chang (left) and St Catherine Central Member Parliament Olivia Grange following a tour of the multimillion-dollar St Catherine North Divisional Headquarters in Spanis
08 Oct, 2025 0

PM flags contractor role in meeting capital budget, growth targets

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government’s ability to execute its capital works programme depends heavily on the efficiency and performance of contractors engaged in the process. Holness made…
Professor Andrew Spencer, president of the Caribbean Maritime University.
08 Oct, 2025 0

CMU trims sails on soaring fees

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is pushing back against suggestions that its fees for students to participate in graduation ceremonies are exorbitant. After years of study, graduation is…
Donna-Lee Donaldson, who was last seen on July 11, 2022.
08 Oct, 2025 0

Forensic analyst details bloody signs someone was injured in Maitland’s home

A Government forensic analyst testified yesterday that an individual was injured inside Constable Noel Maitland’s apartment in July 2022. A bloodstained entrance mat and two kitchen knives hidden in a…
Roogae Kirlew
08 Oct, 2025 0

IC recommends charges for three

The director of corruption prosecution has ruled that charges be laid against three councillors who failed to submit their statutory declarations on time, breaching the Integrity Commission Act (ICA).…
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08 Oct, 2025 0

UPDATED | JaBBEM vows to use the law for public beach access

WESTERN BUREAU: Following Monday’s hearing of a lawsuit concerning public access to the Flanker/Providence Beach in St James, the Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JaBBEM) says it will…
A visitor to the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, gives the beef patty a thumbs-up after taking a bite at the sampling event, held at the Jamaica Pavilion on October 7. The patties were presented by Gangalee Kitchen, a Jamaican Restauran
08 Oct, 2025 0

Taste of Jamaica takes centre stage at Expo 2025 Japan

OSAKA, Japan: VISITORS TO the Jamaica Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, were treated to a true taste of the island with the sampling of one of the country’s most beloved culinary staples –…
From left: Kiwanis Club of Providence breast cancer run chair, Nadine Spence; former Kiwanis Governor, Godfrey Dyer; President of the Club, Barbara Grizzle; Frank Sondern, regional director, Riu Resorts Jamaica; Javier Garcia, general manager, Riu Montego
08 Oct, 2025 0

RIU Resorts pumps $1.5 million into Kiwanis Breast Cancer Run and Walk 2025

WESTERN BUREAU: Breast cancer remains one of Jamaica’s most personal and painful battles, a disease that has touched countless mothers, daughters, sisters, and even men. It’s a fight that tests…