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A woman buys food from a street vendor in Zomba, Malawi.
December 9, 2025

People look to presidential election as nation grapples with an economic crisis

BLANTYRE (AP): Malawi is holding a presidential election this week as the country grapples with an economic crisis, food and fuel shortages – and memories of a vote six years ago that was cancelled…
A folklorico dance group performs at half-time of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas in September 2024.
December 9, 2025

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate

Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the US to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration’s immigration…
Stacey-Ann Williams of Jamaica moments after placing second in her 400 metres heat in a personal-best 49.59 seconds on day two of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
December 9, 2025 by Keith McGhie

Williams over the moon after breaking 50-second barrier

Stacey-Ann Williams smashed the 50-second barrier for the first time in her career to lead a triumphant trio of Jamaicans through the 400m heats on day two of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in…
From left: Jason Sawyers; Katrina Grant-D’Aguilar; Andrei Roper; Basillia Barnaby-Cuff; Brian Cuff; Ingrid Banton; Demron Anderson; Gerald Gordon; and Wendell Lawrence at the launch of the 2025 Sterling Gospel Music Awards at the R Hotel last Thursday.
December 9, 2025

Sterling Gospel Music Awards unveils 2025 nominees

The Sterling Gospel Music Awards (SGMA), which has become known as “the Caribbean’s premier gospel music awards show”, recently unveiled the official nominees for its ninth staging, set to take place…
December 9, 2025

SheSecures Competition seeks to empower women in cybersecurity

The SheSecures Jamaica cybersecurity competition has been lauded for its role in helping to bolster the country’s cyberresilience and empowering women in the growing cybersecurity sector. The…
Jamaica’s Danielle Williams raises her eyes to the heavens after qualifying for the semi-finals of the 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships.
December 9, 2025 by Keith McGhie

Williams fully focused ahead of 100m hurdles semis

Danielle Williams celebrated her birthday by leading Jamaica’s three competitors into the second round of the 100-metre hurdles, before emphasising how inspirational iconic teammate Shelly-Ann…
High commissioners of Commonwealth member states are seen deliberating at an extraordinary meeting of the board of governors on September 10.
December 9, 2025

Ja joins Commonwealth countries in backing new strategic plan for shared prosperity

Commonwealth high commissioners, including representatives from Jamaica, have approved a five-year strategic plan for the Commonwealth Secretariat to deliver focused support for the 2.7 billion people…
Antonio Watson of Jamaica competing in his heat of the men’s 400 metres qualifiers on day two of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday. Watson, the defending champion, finished eighth in 46.23 seconds and did not advance to th
December 9, 2025 by Keith McGhie

‘I’ll come back bigger and better’

TENACIOUS QUALIFYING performances from Bovel McPherson, Rusheen McDonald and Delano Kennedy were slightly overshadowed by the comprehensive elimination of defending champion Antonio Watson in the…
Jamaica's Oblique Seville (left) and Kishane Thompson celebrate their one-two finish in the men's 100 metres final at the World Athletics Championships at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo.
December 9, 2025

Oblique Seville triumphant; Kishane Thompson takes silver

Oblique Seville has earned his first global individual medal, taking the men’s 100-metre World Athletics Championships title in a new personal best of 9.77 seconds at the Japan National Stadium. …