Lead Stories
December 9, 2025
by Tanesha Mundle
No blood at sofa wash site, says investigator
A forensic crime scene investigator testified Thursday that no traces of blood were found at the location where a sofa – allegedly stained with blood – was reportedly washed, casting doubt on earlier…
December 9, 2025
Former manager admits to stealing $57m from hotel accounts
A former operations manager at a boutique hotel in Negril is to be sentenced on October 13 after admitting to embezzling more than $57 million from his employer’s bank accounts, which he initially…
December 9, 2025
by Erica Virtue
Portia’s quiet strength
For years, it has been whispered in political and other circles – both within and outside of the People’s National Party (PNP), the political movement she once led as its first female president – that…
December 9, 2025
by Sashana Small
CABINET FOR RENEWAL
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness yesterday announced a 19-member Cabinet, the composition of which he said is aimed at building on the momentum and experience of the previous administration, while…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
‘I tried my best’
A SORE hamstring could not prevent Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle from a strong performance in the final of the men’s long jump, as he took the silver medal at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships on day…
December 9, 2025
Wheatley back in action
Dr Andrew Wheatley, who has been newly reinstated to Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ Cabinet, is urging Jamaicans to judge him on his performance, rather than “propaganda” as he assumes his role as…
December 9, 2025
by Erica Virtue
Cuba awards Medal of Friendship to Simpson Miller
By Presidential Decree No. 1039 on July 10, 2025, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez awarded Jamaica’s former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller the Medal of Friendship, one of Cuba’s…
December 9, 2025
by Andre Williams
Jamaica missing out on specialised crimefighting training
MIAMI, FLORIDA: While several police forces within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have engaged the services of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office for specialised training as other countries in the…
December 9, 2025
Missing witness leads to trial delay
The murder trial of Constable Noel Maitland is scheduled to resume today in the Home Circuit Court, following an unexpected adjournment caused by the failure of witnesses to appear. The primary…