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Members of Parliament before being swore at the swearing-in ceremony for members of the upper and lower houses of Parliament held on September 18, 2025 in Gordon House.
December 15, 2025

Ronald Thwaites | Why civility matters

Asked what he felt was the major fault line of American culture at this time, retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy named the absence of civility – defined as the practised respect – first…
A hot-air balloon flies over the assembly of two giant alabaster statues for Pharaoh Amenhotep III, before the official opening, in the southern city of Luxor, Egypt.
December 15, 2025

Restored colossal statues of Pharaoh in Luxor revealed

LUXOR (AP): Egypt, on Sunday, revealed the revamp of two colossal statues of a prominent Pharaoh in the southern city of Luxor, the latest in the government’s archaeological events that aim at…
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dana Morris Dixon.
December 15, 2025

Editorial | Early childhood crisis

Even before Hurricane Melissa caused major destruction in the west of the island, early childhood education, like the rest of Jamaica’s education system, was in deep crisis. The storm has made the…
TCL executives check television sets earmarked for distribution to communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
December 15, 2025

TCL to distribute TV sets to hurricane affected communities

In response to the severe impact of Hurricane Melissa, technology brand TCL said it will donate 100 televisions to assist communities across Jamaica affected by the storm. The donation aims to support…
Richard Solomon, mayor of Black River.
December 15, 2025 by Albert Ferguson

Generator-powered Christmas tree for Black River as recovery efforts continue

WESTERN BUREAU: A gasolene generator will be used to power a scaled-down Municipal Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Black River, St Elizabeth, as parish leaders move to keep hope alive in…
Letters
December 15, 2025

Letter of the Day | Why is Jamaica unaffordable for Jamaicans?

THE EDITOR, Madam: It has become painfully clear that Jamaica is facing a housing crisis that the authorities have yet to confront. People who live and work here can no longer afford a home.
This photo shows roof repairs being undertaken at the Black River Hospital.
December 15, 2025

Relocating health facilities may not be the solution

THE EDITOR, Madam: I read with great interest the article quoting state minister Elon Thompson speaking to the need to remove health facilities from the shorelines of the areas devastated by…
December 15, 2025

Imperative to keep children safe

THE EDITOR, Madam: It is important that we make sure our kids have safe places to learn and grow, and I think we really need to step up our efforts to make that happen. Unfortunately, we know that…
Damaged roofs of Lewisville Police Station and post office, blown away by Hurricane Melissa.
December 15, 2025

Jamel Banton | Concrete deck or zinc – what’s the best option?

When the prime minister recently cautioned Jamaicans not to rush into building concrete roofs after Hurricane Melissa, did he offer wise advice? His point was simple: do not trade one hazard for…