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December 30, 2025

Guyana announces new regulations and fines regarding tints on vehicles

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Home Affairs Minister in Guyana, Oneidge Walrond, said Monday that at least 70 per cent of vehicles operating in the country do so outside the law regarding the use of tint…
Donald Oliver
December 30, 2025

Sports broadcaster Donald Oliver has died

Sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver has passed away. He died suddenly this morning. He reportedly suffered a medical emergency and subsequently died. Follow The Gleaner on X, formerly…
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December 30, 2025

JFF hails Donald Oliver as erudite commentator who brought sporting events to life

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has expressed condolences following the passing of respected sports broadcaster Donald Oliver, describing him as an erudite commentator who contributed…
The NWC says it will continue operational adjustments to address any remaining challenges
December 30, 2025

NWC says piped water restored to remaining sections of Rose Heights, St James

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that piped water supply has now been successfully restored to the remaining sections of Rose Heights in Montego Bay, St James, following remedial work…
A road is being cleared of debris after the passage of Hurricane Melissa
December 30, 2025

Labour Ministry to ‘supercharge’ household hurricane damage assessments with deployment of 600 assessors

The Ministry of Labour says it will accelerate household damage assessment operations following Hurricane Melissa as it seeks to provide additional assistance to affected families. The ministry says…
PAJ president, Dashan Hendricks.
December 30, 2025

PAJ remembers Donald Oliver as professional and passionate storyteller

The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) says it is deeply saddened by the passing of distinguished sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver. Oliver died today at the age of 40. The PAJ says he…
His court date is being finalised.
December 30, 2025

St Catherine man accused of allegedly sexually molesting 7-y-o daughter of his girlfriend

A 30-year-old St Catherine man has been arrested and charged for allegedly molesting the seven-year-old daughter of his girlfriend. He is charged with child pornography and sexual touching. The…
Proposed site on Cornwall Street where prefab buildings are to be installed to temporarily house the Trelawny Infirmary, following damage to the facility during Hurricane Melissa.
December 30, 2025

Principal and parents concerned as infirmary residents remain at Hague Primary in Trelawny

Stakeholders at Hague Primary School in Trelawny are raising concerns about what they describe as the slow pace of efforts by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation to secure alternative accommodation for…
Hague Primary School in Trelawny, where classrooms have been occupied by infirmary residents since Hurricane Melissa struck the island on October 28, 2025.
December 30, 2025

Prep work to start for relocation of infirmary residents from Hague Primary in Trelawny, says parish official

Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday on preparations to relocate 55 residents of the Trelawny Infirmary from Hague Primary School, according to Andrew Harrison, chief executive officer of the Trelawny…