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Ruth Lawrence.
December 9, 2025

Death of parish judge Ruth Lawrence a profound loss, says Chief Justice

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes, on behalf of the Judiciary, has expressed deep and profound sorrow at the death of Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence. The Gleaner was informed that Lawrence was found…
Bob Andy.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

‘My father’s biggest fear was being forgotten’

Talent was the defining hallmark of singer, songwriter, producer, actor and dancer, Keith ‘Bob Andy’ Anderson, a visionary who has left behind a rich and enduring legacy. In honour of what would have…
Minister of Education, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

300 school cooks across Jamaica trained to prepare healthier meals for students

Three hundred school cooks across Jamaica have been trained by the HEART NSTA/Trust in how to better provide nutritious meals for students, Education Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon has disclosed. …
December 9, 2025

Earth Today | Upcoming Adaptation Futures conference to showcase resilience

WITH A strong focus on the Pacific region, the 8th Adaptation Futures Conference is set to take place in New Zealand from October 13-16, and is to spotlight some of the most pressing adaptation…
AOSIS leaders meet in New York.
December 9, 2025

Earth Today | Small island developing states insist on special consideration

THE ALLIANCE of Small Island Developing States (AOSIS) has further elevated the advocacy of their members for the recognition and consistent application of the “special circumstances of SIDS” in…
TODERIAN
December 9, 2025

Earth Today | ‘Where the city meets the sea’

The lecture is being hosted under the theme ‘Where the City meets the sea: Unlocking Downtown Waterfront as a public space and economic asset’ by the Pan Jamaica Group and the C.B. Facey Foundation.…
December 9, 2025

Case dismissed against St Catherine accountant accused of fraudulently using company credit card

The case against a St Catherine accountant who was accused of fraudulently using a company credit card was dismissed on Tuesday after her employer told the court that she no longer wanted to continue…
Xodus Carnival’s Serve costume is inspired by tennis.
December 9, 2025 by O’brian Wynter

Xodus brings sport-inspired style to OlympiX

The Carnival 2026 season has officially kicked off, and Xodus Carnival was first out the blocks with its OlympiX reveal. Last Friday, the band hosted its highly anticipated virtual launch, unveiling…