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Xodus Carnival’s Serve costume is inspired by tennis.
December 9, 2025 by O’brian Wynter

Xodus brings sport-inspired style to OlympiX

The Carnival 2026 season has officially kicked off, and Xodus Carnival was first out the blocks with its OlympiX reveal. Last Friday, the band hosted its highly anticipated virtual launch, unveiling…
CPFSA’s Director of Therapeutic Services and Psychosocial Support Dr. Marlon A. Simpson, CEO Laurette Adams-Thomas, Director of Intake, Investigations and Court Services Dr. Warren Thompson, and Public Relations and Communications Manager, Kristen Laing,
December 9, 2025

CPFSA opens two new child-friendly spaces in St Ann, St James

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has facilitated the opening of two new child-friendly spaces at its parish offices in St Ann and St James. The additions, located at 8 Park…
Minister of Information Dr Dana Morris Dixon. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Education Ministry to undertake anti-bullying campaign

Education Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon said the Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), is developing an anti-bullying campaign for schools to address the…
Tyrese Gibson arrives at a special screening of "Morbius" on March 30, 2022, at Cinemark Playa Vista theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
December 9, 2025

Tyrese Gibson fails to turn himself in for animal cruelty

AP: Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in to police after an arrest warrant was issued because his four Cane Corso dogs mauled and killed a neighbour’s dog in Georgia in mid-September, police said…
Ainsley Henry
December 9, 2025

Forestry CEO dedicates surprise national honour to late mother

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Conservator of Forests at the Forestry Department, Ainsley Henry, was in the midst of a team-building exercise when he received the unexpected call informing him of…
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December 9, 2025

Man dies after being hit, trapped under car in St James

Investigators assigned to the St James Traffic Division are probing the death of an unidentified man along the Long Bay main road on Monday. Reports from the Barrett Town police are that about 10:15…
Dr Kazaara, president of the Jamaica Psychiatric Association.
December 9, 2025

NCDs a major risk factor for dementia

As the Ministry of Health and Wellness ramps up measures to prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs), psychiatrist at the Bellevue Hospital, Dr Brian Kazaara, is highlighting the connection…
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December 9, 2025

Full free movement begins for Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica, PM Mottley calls for more support

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Prime Minister Mia Mottley says Barbados will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Letter of the Day | Getting the job done on constitutional reform

THE EDITOR, Madam: Immediately after the prime minister affirmed his oath of office, he made an appeal to the leader of the Opposition for both of them to work together to change the Constitution of…