Latest News
December 9, 2025
by Kenrick Morgan
Josef Bogdanovich humbled by AFJ honour, driven to do more
American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) honouree, Josef ‘Joe’ Bogdanovich, says he and his company, DownSound Entertainment, remain committed to raising the standard of entertainment in Jamaica, creating an…
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 Raymond Graham
Kemps Hill eye another giant-killing act
Following their giant-killing performance at home two days ago, when they stunned Glenmuir High 1-0 in Zone I action of the daCosta Cup, Kemps Hill will be hoping for a repeat today. They host…
December 9, 2025
Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas partially accepts his peace plan
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas said it had accepted some elements of his plan to end the nearly two-year…
December 9, 2025
As Amazon’s ‘flying rivers’ weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of worsening droughts
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP): Droughts have withered crops in Peru, fires have scorched the Amazon and hydroelectric dams in Ecuador have struggled to keep the lights on as rivers dry up. Scientists say the…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica’s McConnell gears up for Extreme E ‘Final Lap’
Jamaica’s motorsport sensation Fraser McConnell will return to Extreme E for its historic Final Lap this month as the Acciona Sainz Qev Xe Team confirms its driver line-up. McConnell will once again…
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
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
A timeline of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ career and legal problems
For more than two decades, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was one of hip-hop’s most nimble entrepreneurs, spinning his hitmaking talents into a broad business empire that included a record label, a fashion brand,…