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December 29, 2025 by Lester Hinds

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ remittance tax takes hold this week

Effective January 1, Jamaicans in the United States (US) sending money to relatives in their homeland will have to pay a one per cent excise tax on those remittances. The one per cent tax is set out…
Students from Holy Family Primary light up the room with vibrant performances as part of the Child Resiliency Programme Christmas celebrations.
December 29, 2025

Child resiliency programme transforms students, strengthens families in downtown Kingston

Ricardo Motley, a father of two from McIntyre Villa in Kingston, watched from the sidelines as his 10-year-old son performed in the Christmas dance at the close-out ceremony of the Child Resiliency…
A section of the large crowd which turned out to enjoy the performances and the fireworks at midnight at Fireworks on the Waterfront held on December 31, 2024 on the Kingston Waterfront.
December 29, 2025

Street party vibe as UDC Fireworks Festival rings in New Year

The Urban Development Corporation’s (UDC) Fireworks Festival returns this Wednesday, December 31, continuing a cherished national tradition that brings Jamaicans together as the year draws to a close.
Fae Ellington and Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis pose backstage during Christmas Comedy Cook-Up, where Ellington presented a citation to Ellis for his contribution to Jamaican stand-up comedy.
December 29, 2025

Something Extra | Monday

Laughter took centre stage at the annual Christmas Comedy Cook-up on Boxing Day, as the ballroom of The Jamaica Pegasus hotel filled with patrons eager for jokes, jabs and much-needed relief after a…
The JN Foundation team donated to the Mustard Seed Communities at Jacob’s Ladder in St Ann through its ‘Comfort for Christmas’ Initiative. The donation comprised of food supplies, nutritional products and diapers. Making the presentation to Reanna Si
December 29, 2025

Foundation provides Comfort for Christmas at Mustard Seed Communities

For the fourth consecutive year, the JN Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to Mustard Seed Communities, spreading holiday cheer and delivering much-needed practical support through its annual…
Cedrica Reid (right), marketing and sales manager at JN Money Services, shares an embrace with Evona Blair after paying for her groceries at In Town Supermarket, in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, on December 18.
December 29, 2025

Checkout cheer

Gratitude, relief and excitement rippled through In Town Supermarket in Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth, on December 18, as JN Money covered grocery bills for several customers still reeling from the…
Tyler Perry speaks during the BET Awards on Monday, June 9, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
December 29, 2025

‘Money grab’ says lawyer as Tyler Perry faces second sexual misconduct lawsuit

Tyler Perry’s lawyer has branded a new allegation of sexual misconduct a “failed money grab”. The actor-and-filmmaker is the subject of a $77-million lawsuit from Mario Rodriguez, who appeared in his…
Paul Bourne, researcher
December 29, 2025 by Corey Robinson

Study raises alarm over sexual practices of Jamaican women, girls

A recent study has determined that a troubling percentage of Jamaican teenagers, including girls as young as 15, are engaging in sexual activity with multiple partners. At the same time, the research…
Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr.
December 29, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

Ricketts supports Busby extension amid coaching review

Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) President Michael Ricketts has thrown his support behind handing Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby a contract extension amid the mandated coaching review as Busby…