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December 9, 2025

Dwight Fletcher | Why is Jesus’ blood a big deal?

LAST WEEK we wrapped up a series on ‘Jesus Christ as Lord’. In it, we discussed how Jesus has secured the title of Lord, and this demands a response from His people. Not only do we confess with our…
Jimmy Chambers Cliff
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…
NPTAJ President Stewart Jacobs.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

NPTAJ calls for field schools

The National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) wants the Government to consider establishing field schools to reduce disruptions in teaching and learning, as thousands of students remain…
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December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Defence raises ‘banana boat’ theory as PICA confirms no legal exit by Donaldson

Well-known social media influencer Donalee Donaldson did not leave the island at any point during 2022, according to official immigration records. The deputy director of immigration at the Passport,…
Entertainer Jimmy Cliff (left) and former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson.
December 9, 2025 by Erica Virtue

Jimmy Cliff’s songs of hope and humanity leave lasting impact, leaders say

Jimmy Cliff, the legendary Jamaican singer who, alongside Bob Marley, helped bring reggae, ska, and rocksteady to the world, has died from a seizure and pneumonia on Monday at 81. His wife, Latifa,…
Ravaged trees as far as the eye can see. The view from the playing field at the Cornwall Mountain Infant School, one of two stops the team made on their visit.
December 9, 2025 by Mickalia Kington

Faith, floodwaters and survival

WESTERN BUREAU: Cornwall Mountain is not the kind of place you stumble on by accident. The roads twist upward, breaking off into narrow lanes where houses sit on the hillsides and neighbours live like…
Jimmy Cliff
December 9, 2025

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

Reggae icon and actor Jimmy Cliff has died. The announcement was shared on his official Instagram page on Monday. He was 81. "It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy…
Jimmy Cliff. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Tributes for Jimmy Cliff | Legendary artiste and actor remembered as global icon and cultural ambassador

Veteran reggae artiste, songwriter, and actor Jimmy Cliff is being hailed as a cultural giant who has inspired the globe. The singer, whose given name is James Chambers, passed away today at age 81.…
Jamaica Public Service President and CEO Hugh Grant speaking at a media briefing in Negril, Westmoreland on November 23, 2025.
December 9, 2025

JPS targets two-week timeline to restore power at Savanna-la-Mar Hospital

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is working to have power restored at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland within the next two weeks, amid significant damage caused by Hurricane Melissa nearly…