Lead Stories
December 9, 2025
Fresh talks on constitutional reform facing hiccups
Opposition Leader Mark Golding has signalled that a proposal by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness for him to meet with Justice Minister Delroy Chuck to restart discussions to move Jamaica towards a…
December 9, 2025
by Andre Williams
‘Last straw’ for gun trafficking
Straw purchasing of guns is a major concern for United States (US) authorities and at least one state attorney general is calling for urgent attention to effectively have the upper hand in combating…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Police hunting 'Toots' as St James robbery crackdown intensifies
WESTERN BUREAU: The St James police, who are on a drive to dismantle the criminal gang behind a spate of robberies in the parish, have identified a woman known only as ‘Toots’ as the mastermind behind…
December 9, 2025
Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work
NEW YORK (AP): The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of…
December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
Oversubscribed, understaffed
WESTERN BUREAU: Despite the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ recently publicised claim that Jamaica’s doctor internship programme is currently oversubscribed, questions and doubts still remain about…
December 9, 2025
by Erica Virtue
‘When you have skills, you become free’
The granddaughter of Senegalese royalty, Lady Mariéme Jamme has one main objective and it’s to use her platform to impact the lives of disadvantaged girls worldwide. She wants to do this by empowering…
December 9, 2025
by Erica Virtue
Dixon defence
Trade unionist Lambert Brown, an industrial relations adviser to the Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA), is claiming that the Orders used for the interdiction of Dr Aujae Dixon are not…
December 9, 2025
by Livern Barrett
Bank exec on rape rap
A senior executive at the National Commercial Bank (NCB), Dane Nicholson, is facing serious criminal charges in connection with alleged sex-related offences involving a female employee, court records…
December 9, 2025
Rehab over prison
WESTERN BUREAU: Errol Greene, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, is calling for a more compassionate approach to dealing with mental health and dementia, emphasising…