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December 9, 2025
by Janet Silvera
JTB eyes Netflix, digital campaigns to market Jamaica’s communities
Western Bureau: Jamaica’s Director of Tourism Donovan White has announced plans to market the island’s communities on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, part of a bold strategy to turn local…
December 9, 2025
by Kenrick Morgan
Kalea Roman the brightest Star of the East
While the stars in the night-time sky were hidden behind an outpouring of rain and lightning, the contestants of the Miss Jamaica World East competition, aptly themed ‘The Stars of the East’, were…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Gangs: war within the law
Many people, including this newspaper, will welcome Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ signal that his proposed “global war on drugs” was intended to be conducted with respect for international law and…
December 9, 2025
Statue of Rock ‘n’ Roll Queen Tina Turner unveiled
BROWNSVILLE, Tennessee. (AP): A 10-foot statue of rock n’ roll queen Tina Turner was unveiled Saturday in the rural Tennessee community where she grew up — before becoming a Grammy-winning singer, an…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Tuesday
The official launch of the Jamaica Food and Drink Festival at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel last Friday was a feast of gastronomy, inspired cocktails, and sparkling bubbly. With its 11th staging set for…
December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
Mt Alvernia Prep gets $100,000 donation towards legacy project from Chang
WESTERN BUREAU: National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang on Saturday evening made a contribution of $100,000 to the Mt Alvernia Preparatory School and Kindergarten in aid of the institution’s legacy…
December 9, 2025
Portmore man nabbed inside church, charged with sacrilege - Police
A 39-year-old man is facing a charge of sacrilege after he was allegedly caught inside a church moments after breaking in and stealing items valued at over $175,000. Detectives assigned to the St…
December 9, 2025
New York City Mayor Eric Adams ends his reelection campaign
Mayor of New York City in the United States Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is ending his campaign for reelection. In a video released on social media, Adams spoke with pride about his…
December 9, 2025
Wong gifts alma mater St George’s College with words of wisdom, $40m gym
Perseverance – that tenacity to remain determined and driven – was the theme of the presentation of philanthropist Philip Wong, in the second of the three-part lecture series at St George’s College,…