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Jamaica’s 4x100m relay members (from left) Jodean Williams (who ran in the heats), Jonielle Smith, Tina Clayton, Tia Clayton and Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce on the podium to receive their silver medals.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

10-MEDAL HAUL

For the fourth World Championships staging in a row, Jamaica has earned a double-digit medal haul as they closed out nine days of competition at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships with 10 medals;…
Members of Jamaica’s 4x400 metres team who won silver in the event on the final day of the 2025  World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. From left: Nickisha Pryce, Andrenette Knight, Stacey-Ann Williams, Dajanae Oakley and Roneisha McGregor.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Women’s relay teams steal spotlight on final day of World Champs

The women’s 4x400 metres and sprint relay teams shared the national spotlight as they both pocketed silver medals on the final day of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday.…
Superintendent of Police Mercedes Currie (right), acting commanding officer for the St James Police Division, receives a presentation from Oraine Ebanks, principal of Green Pond High School in Montego Bay, St James, during a church service held by the Jama
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Police supt tells parents: Don’t leave children’s upbringing to schools alone

WESTERN BUREAU: SUPERINTENDENT OF Police Mercedes Currie, the acting commanding officer for the St James Police Division, is urging parents to take their role as disciplinarians seriously and not…
Gillian Hyde, deputy managing director, JN Bank, speaking at the EmpowerJa forum, hosted by the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica and the Inter-American Development Bank at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel recently.
December 9, 2025

Growth & Jobs | MSMEs need more than capital, technology to thrive

AS JAMAICA’S micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) continue to demonstrate resilience navigating economic shocks, natural disasters and market fluctuations while driving innovation and…
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December 9, 2025

Immigration Corner | Application for British citizenship for child residing in the UK

Dear Mr Bassie, My child lives in the United Kingdom with me and I would like to know under what circumstances he can apply for British citizenship. Thanks in advance. KW Dear KW,
Ato Boldon
December 9, 2025

Boldon hits out against state of track & field in T&T

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): Legendary sprinter and world-renowned broadcaster Ato Boldon has issued a scathing assessment of the state of track and field in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), declaring…
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December 9, 2025

Immigration Corner | Why was the visa renewal denied?

Dear Mrs Walker Huntington, I applied for renewal of my son’s visa in August 2025. At the time an interview was not required. I submitted the documents but was later advised that an interview is…
Jamaican-Canadian actress Karen Robinson will deliver the Acting for Screen workshop at the Trinidad+Tobago Film Festival on September 27.
December 9, 2025

Karen Robinson to host acting workshop at T&T Film Festival

Acclaimed Jamaican-Canadian actress Karen Robinson, best known for her standout role in the multi-Emmy-Award-winning series Schitt’s Creek, will be in Trinidad and Tobago this month to share her…
Jamaica’s Jashauna Dennis (right) hands over to Rusheen McDonald (second right) during the men’s 4x400-metre final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday.  Jamaica finished seventh in 3:03.46.
December 9, 2025