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December 9, 2025

Immigration Corner | What a UK Standard visitor visa can be used for

Dear Mr. Bassie, What can a British Standard visitor’s visa be used for and please advise what the eligibility requirements are for one. GT Dear GT, Persons can visit the United Kingdom (UK) as a…
December 9, 2025

9-y-o among three shot, one fatally, in Cockburn Pen

A man was killed and two others injured, including a nine-year-old, in a gun attack in Cockburn Pen, St Andrew on Sunday night Dead is 52-year-old Leroy Thompson of York Avenue in the area. The…
A police cordon at the scene of a mass shooting in Commodore in Linstead, St Catherine on October 5.
December 9, 2025

Nine shot, five fatally, in Commodore in Linstead, gang conflict may be behind attack - Police

The police are reporting that a gang conflict may be behind Sunday night's brutal mass shooting in Commodore in Linstead, St Catherine, which left five people dead, including a four-year-old, and…
Former Director of Public Prosecutions, Paula Llewellyn
December 9, 2025

Gordon Robinson | The essence of psychology

In Apocrypha, our favourite fantasyland where all politicians are friends and Oma D’unn solves political problems by parable, a spotlight was on lawyers. Chief Prosecutor Pauline Broadback decided to…
December 9, 2025

Michael Abrahams | Contemplating suicide? Please read this

If you are contemplating suicide, you are not alone. The 24/7 Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Helpline set up by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), 888-639-5433 (888-NEW-LIFE),…
Aerial view of Ian Fleming International Airport.
December 9, 2025

Editorial | Transport in development

The recent report of big losses being sustained by Jamaica’s government-run aerodromes highlights both the collapse of internal airline travel and the government’s struggle to breathe life into a…
Racing United goalkeeper Aaron Enill jumps to intercept a cross ahead of Portmore United striker Peter McGregor at Ferdi Neita Sports Complex yesterday. Looking on is Jevon Bascow.
December 9, 2025 by Lennox Aldred

Racing, Portmore in 0-0 stalemate

In a fixture that was expected to showcase some amount of fireworks, the Portmore derby between hosts Portmore United and Racing United fizzled out to a drab 0-0 draw at the Ferdi Neita Sports Complex…
Molynes United’s Wisdom Ubani (right) and teammate Rashawn Livingston celebrate after Ubani scored his second goal against Spanish Town Police FC during their Jamaica Premier League match yesterday.
December 9, 2025 by Livingston Scott

Nigerian striker stars for Molynes in 2-2 draw

Nigerian striker Wisdom Ubani came off the bench to score two second-half goals to earn Molynes United a 2-2 draw with Spanish Town Police in the Jamaica Premier League (JPL) at the Waterhouse Mini…