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December 9, 2025
Bulla, carry-go-bring-come and broughtupsy among new additions to Oxford English Dictionary
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Caribbean has elbowed its way into the Oxford English Dictionary with 12 new words commonly used in the region, including Jamaican Creole, bulla, and broughtupsy, that…
December 9, 2025
by Robert Bailey
All set for fourth staging of YFL’s Junior Cup U11
The Youth Football League (YFL) officially launched the fourth staging of its Junior Cup under-11 competition yesterday, with managing director Paula Pinnock highlighting the tournament’s role in…
December 9, 2025
R.A. Williams positioned to reverse contraction of profits, says CEO
R.A. Williams Distributors Limited expects that the investments made as groundwork for growth will soon start paying off in the form of returns and market share, in an assurance to shareholders that…
December 9, 2025
Tips to curb impulse buys in the microtrends era
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December 9, 2025
Fatal Cherry Tree Lane shooting regrettable, constabulary force supports body cameras - JCF
The leadership of the police force has broken its public silence on the controversial fatal shooting of a Clarendon man last week, saying “the situation is most regrettable”. Jahmar Farquharson, 22,…
December 9, 2025
Stop platforming those who seek to divide us
Charlie Kirk’s memorial service last Sunday galvanised a touchstone moment for far-right conservatism and American nationalism. If you previously had no idea who the right-wing pundit was, you’d be…
December 9, 2025
by Leon Jackson
Cyberbullying a major concern in schools
WESTERN BUREAU: Darien Henry, principal of Montego Bay Community College, is urging parents to closely monitor their children’s use of tablets and mobile phones, warning that these devices can serve…
December 9, 2025
Westmoreland man charged after allegedly forcing woman to withdraw cash at knifepoint
A 21-year-old Westmoreland man has been charged after allegedly pulling a knife on a woman and forcing her to an ATM, where she withdrew money from her account. Charged with robbery with aggravation…
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December 9, 2025
Man facing execution for fatally beating 13-month-old girl during ‘exorcism’
HOUSTON (AP): A Texas man faced execution Thursday for killing his girlfriend’s 13-month-old daughter during a torturous ordeal the couple said was part of an “exorcism” to expel a demon from the…