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December 9, 2025
Psychiatric evaluation order for St Catherine man charged with murder of 80-y-o mother
A psychiatric evaluation has been ordered by the St Catherine Parish Court for the 53-year-old man charged with the murder of his 80-year-old mother, whose decomposing body was found inside their…
December 9, 2025
Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will be expanding its ban on travel for citizens of certain countries to more than 30, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, in the latest…
December 9, 2025
Clean-up operations to begin at Savanna-La-Mar Market
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has directed that immediate clean-up operations begin at the Savanna-la-Mar market in Westmoreland, following extensive damage…
December 9, 2025
Agriculture Minister assures that sufficient food will be available for Christmas
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, has assured that there will be sufficient food available for Christmas, as items such as fruits, vegetables and table eggs will be imported…
December 9, 2025
Section of Graham Street and Main Street in Ocho Rios temporarily closed for drainage works
The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that the intersection of Graham Street and Main Street in Ocho Rios, St Ann, has been temporarily closed to facilitate repairs to a damaged drain. The…
December 9, 2025
Mexico freezes Miss Universe co-owner’s bank accounts during organised crime investigation
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s anti-money laundering office has frozen the bank accounts of the Mexican co-owner of Miss Universe as part of an investigation into drugs, fuel and arms trafficking, an…
December 9, 2025
Man in Guyana found guilty of murdering his mother
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – A High Court judge in Guyana has set January 6 next year as the date for sentencing Deonarine Dookhoo, who was found guilty of murdering his mother in an incident that…
December 9, 2025
NHT introduces more flexible verification measures for Hurricane Melissa relief
The National Housing Trust (NHT) has expanded the range of documents it will accept to verify identity and property ownership for persons seeking assistance under its Hurricane Melissa relief…
December 9, 2025
by Bryan Miller
Field hospital helps Noel Holmes serve Hanover
Western Bureau With Hurricane Melissa leaving severe damage to Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, a collaborative effort between hospital staff, Project HOPE and the SAMU corporation has…