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December 21, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
‘The breeze was hitting the babies’
WESTERN BUREAU: Although Hurricane Melissa’s passage on October 28 brought destruction and death, that fateful week still marked an unforgettable milestone for many expectant mothers in western…
December 21, 2025
How Christmas morphed into a global holiday
Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus. But did you know that the earliest followers of Jesus did not annually commemorate his birth? Or that Santa Claus is inspired by the…
December 21, 2025
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December 21, 2025
Expert tips to ease financial pressure and avoid holiday overspending
NEW YORK (AP): Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to spend money on gifts, parties, and travel this holiday season? The job market is tough, student loan and credit card debt are rising, and…
December 21, 2025
Partially decomposed body of man found in bushes in Kitson Town
The partially decomposed body of a man was found in bushes in Kingland, Kitson Town, St Catherine on Saturday. The police report that passers-by stumbled upon the body around 7:00 p.m. and raised an…
December 21, 2025
Newport West police urges vigilance against motor vehicle scams
The Newport West Police is urging members of the public to be vigilant against scams involving the sale of motor vehicles around the wharf area during the busy Christmas season. Speaking with JIS…
December 21, 2025
US forces stop oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as Trump follows up on promise to seize tankers
WASHINGTON (AP) — US forces on Saturday stopped an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela for the second time in less than two weeks as President Donald Trump continues to ramp up pressure on…
December 21, 2025
Suspected robber drops loaded magazine while fleeing police in Portmore
The police in Portmore, St Catherine are searching for a suspected robber who was confronted in the community of Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. According to the police, the man ran and dropped a…
December 21, 2025
JUTA appeals for Hurricane Melissa recovery support for drivers
Weeks after Hurricane Melissa battered western Jamaica and disrupted tourism operations, contract carriage drivers say they remain shut out of recovery funding announced for tourism workers. In…