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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness delivering his address after taking the Oath of Office at his swearing-in at King's House on September 16.
December 9, 2025

'Much more to build': Holness signals no plan to walk away

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has dismissed suggestions that he could soon make way for new leadership after presiding over a period in Jamaica’s history that has seen significant reductions in…
Silver medallist in the men’s 110m hurdles Orlando Bennett (right) and bronze medallist Tyler Mason celebrate on Day 4 of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

‘I’ve always believed’

Speaking after the final of the men’s 110m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Jamaican national champion Orlando Bennett said he was always confident he would be able to…
Raine Cooper
December 9, 2025 by Olivia Brown

Glenmuir valedictorian stands out among nation’s brightest scholars

Raine Cooper’s journey is one of faith, discipline, resilience, and unwavering family support. At 16 years old, the Glenmuir High School valedictorian has distinguished herself among Jamaica’s…
Maliek Headed of Rusea's High tries to shake from Frome Technical High's Jevani Plummer (left) during their ISSA daCosta Cup Zone B match at the Collin Miller Sports Complex in Lucea, Hanover on Tuesday, September 16. The match was called off owing to ligh
December 9, 2025

Rusea's, Frome daCosta Cup match called off due to rain and lightning

Today's ISSA daCosta Cup first-round match between Zone B rivals Rusea's High and Frome Technical High had to be called off during half-time due to lightning and pouring rain. The match was…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (right) with Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness at King's House. Holness was sworn in on September 16.
December 9, 2025

Leadership is a privilege, GG tells PM Holness at swearing-in

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen says leadership is not merely a title, but a privilege and solemn responsibility. Allen made the declaration while delivering remarks before he administered the…
Letters
December 9, 2025

A call for accountability and reparations

THE EDITOR, Madam:
A group of 10 young men from the Boys’ Town Youth Club recently got an inside look at Jamaica’s vibrant port operations during an educational visit to Kingston Wharves, a subsidiary of Pan Jamaica Group (PJG). Led by PJG Vice Chairman and CEO Jeffrey H
December 9, 2025

Corporate Hands | Boys’ Town youth get lesson in port logistics from Pan Jamaica Group

Mr Vegas is among dancehall artistes to perform at the swearing in of Dr Andrew Holness as Prime Minister.
December 9, 2025

Four dancehall artistes to perform at Holness' swearing-in ceremony

Several dancehall artistes are slated to perform at the swearing-in ceremony of Dr Andrew Holness as Prime Minister, Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony which is scheduled for 4 p.m. at King's…
UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica Ltd/WINDALCO has invested more than $27m in its annual back-to-school programme. More than $9m of that amount was spent to host back-to-school fairs in St Catherine and St Ann where hundreds of students benefitted from free medical
December 9, 2025

Corporate Hands | WINDALCO invests $27m in back-to-school programme, scholarships