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December 9, 2025
South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers and braces for protests around G20 summit
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police and army units held a parade Wednesday involving helicopters, K-9 dog units and officers on motorcycles in a show of force ahead of expected protests around…
December 9, 2025
by Janet Silvera
MEGA BLOW
WESTERN BUREAU: MegaMart Wholesale Club is to permanenty close its largest store – located in Montego Bay, St James – after suffering catastrophic flood damage during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.…
December 9, 2025
St Mary police seize shotgun found in grave
The St Mary police recovered a shotgun from a grave at Robins Bay in the parish during a pre-dawn operation on Tuesday. According to a police report, about 2:20 a.m., a team from the St Mary…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
Judges’ resignations, accusations ahead of Miss Universe finals
With two judges confirmed resigning from the Miss Universe 2025 competition in the space of 24 hours, mere days before the finals, and an incident two weeks ago which saw some of the queens walking…
December 9, 2025
Three reportedly shot and killed by police; westbound lane of Mandela Highway closed
Motorists are being advised that the westbound lane of the Mandela Highway in the vicinity of the entrance to the PJ Patterson Highway is closed following a fatal shooting incident on Wednesday. The…
December 9, 2025
Faith-based restaurant, The Bless Table, opens on Red Hills Road
The Bless Table, a faith-based restaurant promising a mix of gourmet and Jamaican delights, has opened its doors on Red Hills Road. The restaurant officially opened on November 10 amidst a gathering…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Time for a Jamaican football identity
THE EDITOR, Madam: Renowned coach Craig Butler delivered an impassioned address following Jamaica’s recent loss to Curaçao – a speech that struck at the heart of longstanding issues within local…
December 9, 2025
by Kenrick Morgan
Dr Amina Meeks, Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis receive lifetime achievement awards
During the recent graduation ceremony at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, two of Jamaica’s most distinguished orators and thespians, Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis and Dr Amina…
December 9, 2025
Nicki Minaj calls for protection of Christians in Nigeria
UNITED NATIONS (AP): Rapper Nicki Minaj took up President Donald Trump’s allegations that Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, saying Tuesday at a United Nations event organised by the US, that she…