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December 9, 2025

Letter of the Day | Call for leadership anchored in justice, compassion and righteousness

THE EDITOR, Madam: The Watchman Church Leaders Alliance (WCLA) congratulates all those elected to serve in political leadership. We commend the peaceful conduct of the elections and the efforts of…
Professor Lincoln Edwards (left), president of Northern Caribbean University, presents the Product Sample award to Pastor Howard Holmes.
December 9, 2025

NCU honours 99-y-o alumnus as Product Sample

FOR ALMOST a century, at 99 years old, Pastor Howard Holmes has lived a life defined by unwavering faith, exemplary service and a resolute commitment to ministry, igniting a spiritual legacy which has…
News
December 9, 2025

UWI summer camp shows youths they’re destined for greatness

Thirty-six young men from August Town, SOS Children’s Villages, and downtown Kingston, discovered a new vision for themselves during a four-day summer camp held August 19–22 at The University of the…
Strawberry Shortcake comes sprinkled with crunchy shortcake crumble and drizzled with a sweet, yummy strawberry glaze.
December 9, 2025 by Nyoka Manning

Drizzle Cheesecake Jamaica puts fun twist on classic dessert

Cheesecake reinvented, reimagined, and redefined. That’s the promise behind Drizzle Cheesecake Jamaica, the dessert venture owned by Aljermaine Robertson and Osania Campbell, two young entrepreneurs…
Chef Jonathan Simpson’s daughter, Jay-Ann Simpson, smiles for the camera as she presents one of her father’s signature dishes: the seafood boil.
December 9, 2025 by Krysta Anderson

Chef Jonathan Simpson turns up the heat with Jabba’s Seafood and Grill

Delighting palates with bold island flavours, Jabba’s has been making waves locally and internationally with its famous ‘peppa swims’. The brand has since expanded to a restaurant, with a diverse menu…
Allan ‘Skill’ Cole
December 9, 2025

Farewell to my close friend, brother Allan ‘Skill’ Cole

THE EDITOR, Madam: Allan and I first met and played against each other in 1966. He was representing the Jamaican Secondary School boys and I was representing the School boys of Trinidad and Tobago.…
In this March 2014 photo, a model walks the runway in a creation by Designs by Marc Limited.
December 9, 2025 by Luke Douglas

Apparel sector holding its own in niche market

Entrepreneurs involved in the production of clothing locally say the sector remains viable but mostly in particular niches, as garment makers are unable to compete with cheaper imports, mainly from…
Legendary reggae group, Toots and the Maytal.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

‘More needs to be done to keep Toots’ legacy alive’

Today marks five years since the passing of legendary ska and reggae singer, Frederick Nathaniel ‘Toots’ Hibbert, the lead singer of Toots and the Maytals. Toots passed away at the University Hospital…
EdgeChem has disbursed $1.48 million in back-to-school grants to students across multiple parishes for the 2025 academic year. The initiative, executed through handover ceremonies at EdgeChem retail locations, supported students from the early childhood to
December 9, 2025

Corporate Hands | EdgeChem invests $1.48m in back-to-school grants