News
December 9, 2025
by Erica Virtue
Patterson: Vulnerable countries must demand climate justice
Former Prime Minister P. J. Patterson says small island states like Jamaica, which are highly vulnerable to climate change despite contributing little to global emissions, must use every international…
December 9, 2025
by Mickalia Kington
DEADLY RISK
WESTERN BUREAU: Days before a leptospirosis outbreak was officially declared across several Jamaican parishes, including Westmoreland, public health officials were already warning residents in…
December 9, 2025
Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raised to more than 300
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A total of 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on St Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state, the…
December 9, 2025
NWC distances itself from sewage overflow in downtown Kingston
The National Water Commission (NWC) is distancing itself from the presence of raw sewage in a section of downtown Kingston. The NWC says the affected blocked drains are not a part of its network…
December 9, 2025
Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records restaurant in St James extensively damaged by early-morning fire
A pre-dawn fire caused extensive damage to Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records Restaurant and Bar on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard early Saturday, with fire investigators probing the cause after flames tore…
December 9, 2025
Fatal police shooting in Old Harbour
A man was fatally shot by the police during an alleged confrontation in Old Harbour, St Catherine on Friday. The deceased has been identified as 37-year-old shopkeeper Domar Lee of Marlie Acres in…
December 9, 2025
Gun Court for municipal cop charged for allegedly hitting taxi operator with firearm during dispute
The Portmore, St Catherine municipal police officer who is charged with allegedly using his weapon to hit a taxi operator during an argument that developed into a fight is to go before the Gun Court…
December 9, 2025
Police seeking help to reunite woman in hospital with family
The police are seeking the public’s assistance in reuniting a woman who is in hospital with her family. She gave her name as Laverna Thomas; however, the police say she is unable to provide any…
December 9, 2025
Labour Ministry to launch disaster self-reporting form
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be launching a disaster self-reporting form, which will enable householders to submit information on Hurricane Melissa damage or loss electronically. …