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December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
New St James LMAJ president puts mental health at heart of agenda
WESTERN BUREAU: Instead of just focussing on justice, educator Floyd V. Hitchman, the new president of the St James chapter of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), has outlined a bold…
December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
JTA urges teachers to tap into counselling services to combat stress
WESTERN BUREAU: With several cases of suspected suicides hitting the headlines in recent weeks, Jamaica Teachers’ Association [JTA] President Mark Malabver is urging teachers to make use of the…
December 9, 2025
Gift to neurology: A legacy of discovery
In the realm of medical discovery, some of the most profound contributions arise not from fame or glamour, but from quiet persistence, careful observation, and deep commitment. Jamaica has a legacy…
December 9, 2025
Sharing of details of death of parish court judge sparks concern from bar association
The Jamaican Bar Association has expressed concern about the circulation of sensitive details regarding the death of Trelawny Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence, arguing that it violates her dignity and…
December 9, 2025
The fear of ‘losing’
One of the greatest fears we carry is the fear of losing – whether it is people, relationships, jobs, comforts, or securities we think will be there forever. We hold them tightly, as if clinging…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
‘We’re still a top-six team’
With a massive clash against Jamaica College (JC) set for today in Zone C of the ISSA/WATA Manning Cup, Vauxhall High’s head coach Kyle Butler believes his players stand among the best teams in this…
December 9, 2025
Rehab over prison
WESTERN BUREAU: Errol Greene, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, is calling for a more compassionate approach to dealing with mental health and dementia, emphasising…
December 9, 2025
Universal Service Fund targeting upgrade of community access points islandwide
The Universal Service Fund (USF) is looking to revamp community access points (CAPs) across the island. This was disclosed by Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, Daryl Vaz, during…
December 9, 2025
Patricia Green | The day I drove through raging rivers
Last week my gardener used a piece of wire and began pulling out a variety of empty banana, potato, cheesy wrappers, etc., from the underside of my vehicle. I was caught in the flooding of September…