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Chief Medical Officer for Portland Health Services, Dr Sharon Lewis.
January 9, 2026 by Gareth Davis Sr

Portland medical chief, mayor decry uncollected garbage

The authorities in Portland have voiced concern about persistent delays in the collection of solid waste across the parish, warning of mounting public-health risks. Chief medical officer for…
Senior Superintendent of Police Shane McCalla, head of the Clarendon Police Division, during Thursday’s sitting of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation.
January 9, 2026 by Olivia Brown

Clarendon police hail major drop in crime

The Clarendon Police are reporting its most significant reduction in crime in over a decade, according to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shane McCalla, head of the Clarendon Police Division.…
Jevaney Findlay (centre) of St Jago High School, sprints away from the field to win the Class Three boys 200 metres in 22.55 seconds on the opening day of last year’s Purewater/JC/R. Danny Williams Development meet at Ashenheim Stadium, Jamaica College.
January 9, 2026 by Robert Bailey

All set for opening day of Purewater/JC/R. Danny Williams meet

The two-day Purewater/JC/R. Danny Williams Track and Field Development meet is scheduled to get under way today at the Ashenheim Stadium, Jamaica College, with action in the discus and javelin events…
Members of the Australian team celebrate with the Ashes trophy following the final Ashes cricket Test between England and Australia in Sydney, Australia, yesterday.
January 9, 2026

Dominant Australia take Ashes series 4-1

SYDNEY (AP): Mitchell Starc took 31 wickets. Travis Head posted three centuries and tallied 629 runs. Alex Carey completed 28 dismissals. The bowling, batting and fielding performances feature highly…
Auditor General Pamela Monroe Ellis
January 9, 2026 by Edmond Campbell

Performance audits of UHWI, CRH sent to Parliament

When Parliament reconvenes next Tuesday for its first sitting of the New Year, a pivotal performance audit report examining public health procurement related to infrastructure at the Cornwall Regional…
CWI President Dr Kishore Shallow
January 9, 2026

Shallow: 2025 was a disappointing year for WI men’s team

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): Cricket West Indies (CWI) president, Dr Kishore Shallow, has admitted that the performances of the senior men’s team in 2025 was not up to scratch. Under all-format head…
A man throws away chickens that died in a coop in Salt Marsh, Trelawny, during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
January 9, 2026 by Karen Madden

The unforgettable 2025

The year 2025 proved to be a rollercoaster for Jamaica – marked by historic political victories, devastating natural disasters, notable social developments, and international attention. As the island…
Justin Greaves
January 9, 2026

Greaves nominated for ICC’s Player of the Month award

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has been nominated for the ICC’s Men’s Player of the Month Award for December, following his impressive performances in the…
Deighton Butler
January 9, 2026

Butler, Bassarath to officiate at ICC Under-19 World Cup

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): West Indians Deighton Butler and Zahid Bassarath are among 21 match officials named by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to officiate at the upcoming Under-19…