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The grounds of the construction site for the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital in Mt Salem, St James. The Chinese workers who have been contracted for the construction of the hospital took strike action on Wednesday, apparently over the lack of pay.
December 9, 2025 by Adrian Frater

‘No money no work’

Western Bureau: In a surprise move, Chinese workers on the new Western Child and Adolescent Hospital project in Montego Bay, St James, yesterday withdrew their services, claiming payment concerns,…
Attorney-at-law Tamika Harris.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Review law governing bench trials, urges advocates association

The Advocates’ Association of Jamaica (AAJ) is accusing the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of using its authority to block judge-alone trials in a way that undermines justice and…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (left) watches as Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness signs the Instrument of Appointment during his Swearing-In Ceremony at King’s House in St Andrew on Tuesday.
December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

New term, new vision

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Tuesday set the agenda for his administration’s next term, emphasising the urgent need for innovative policies to accelerate Jamaica’s slow-growing economy and…
PSOJ President Metry Seaga.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

Seaga backs Holness’ call for unity to move country forward

Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President Metry Seaga has joined Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in urging the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to engage in meaningful…
Outgoing Director of Public Prosecutiona Paula Llewellyn arriving at yesterday’s swearing-in ceremony Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on the lawns of King’s House.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Llewellyn bids farewell after 17 years as DPP

“It has been the privilege of my life,” declared outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn on Tuesday as she delivered her final official address at the opening of the Michaelmas…
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…
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December 9, 2025

World Champs Schedule

Evening Session (Thursday September 18) 5:05 am: Women’s 5000 Metres Heats 5:15 am: Women’s High Jump Qualification 5:23 am: Men’s Javelin Throw Final 5:58 am: Women’s 800 Metres Heats 6:55 am:…
The signage for the ‘House of Pain’ museum at Port Miami.
December 9, 2025 by Andre Williams

‘House of Pain’

MIAMI, Florida: Jamaica’s association with drug trafficking in the United States has earned it a prominent – and troubling – spot in the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) museum at the Miami…
Donna-Lee Donaldson, who was last seen on July 11, 2022.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Car wash worker stands by suspicion of blood in sofa

A car wash worker, who previously claimed to have seen a suspicious red substance seeping from a sofa brought in by Constable Noel Maitland, testified in the Home Circuit Court on Monday that she was…