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December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Green hails Ja’s agricultural resilience, citing record-breaking production
Western Bureau: Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says Jamaica’s agricultural sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of recent disasters, citing record-breaking production and major…
December 9, 2025
Jamaican track and field coach acquitted of sexual assault in The Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – A Jamaican man who is a high school track and field coach has been acquitted of sexually assaulting an underaged male student at Doris Johnson Senior High School in The Bahamas…
December 9, 2025
Children of TikToker Rosalee removed from home as part of ongoing probe into alleged abuse - CPFSA
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says it moved to remove the children of popular TikToker June 'Rosalee' Dixon from their mother as part of an ongoing investigation…
December 9, 2025
Age isn’t everything when deciding if a child is ready to be home alone
School is back in session, bringing new routines – and new milestones for students. For some, this is the year they are allowed to go home to an empty house instead of an after-school programme or day…
December 9, 2025
When self-doubt creeps in at work, pause and reframe your negative thoughts
NEW YORK (AP): When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. The damaging thoughts swirl: “I’m an impostor.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m failing at my job.” Feeling like…
December 9, 2025
Benches return to Water Square after refurbishment
Benches have returned to Water Square in Falmouth, Trelawny, after being removed for refurbishment. They were taken out in August, with the Port Authority of Jamaica reporting that they had fallen…
December 9, 2025
Trump signs proclamation imposing US$100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation that will require a new annual US$100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications, among other changes to the programme for highly…
December 9, 2025
Heavy rains cause flooding in sections of Corporate Area
Motorists in the Corporate Area are being encouraged to travel with caution due to flooding. Heavy rains have left several roads under water. Videos posted online show flooding in areas such as…
December 9, 2025
Senior prosecutor Claudette Thompson to act as DPP following retirement of Paula Llewellyn
Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Claudette Thompson is to act in the post of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) starting on Monday, as Paula Llewellyn KC today demitted office to…