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December 9, 2025 by Andre Williams

Maitland’s call patterns scrutinised in court as digital evidence unfolds

A senior crimefighter with background in technology on Wednesday mapped out a series of communications allegedly made by murder accused Noel Maitland on the day social media personality Donna-Lee…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness
December 9, 2025

Holness: Process under way to relocate nearly 1,300 Jamaicans still in hurricane shelters

The Government has started the process of decommissioning hurricane shelters and is exploring suitable alternatives to relocate Jamaicans still residing at these facilities, Prime Minister Dr Andrew…
Roof damage can be seen at Elderslie Primary School in St Elizabeth, where at least four families are still sheltering.
December 9, 2025 by Livern Barrett

Principal denies shelter eviction order

No authorisation has been granted by the Ministry of Education for classes to resume at a primary school in northwest St Elizabeth, where at least four families have been sheltering since Hurricane…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Holness says ODPEM transfer to OPM not permanent

Stating that he has enough entities on his plate to deal with, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness said the reassignment of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) to the…
Alsion Roach-Wilson.
December 9, 2025 by Lester Hinds

Funeral for Roach-Wilson set for December 5

NEW YORK: The funeral for the late Jamaican consul general to New York, Alsion Roach-Wilson, is set for Friday, December 5. The service will be held at the Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New…
Niurka Garcia-Linton (left), director of sales at RIU Resorts – Jamaica, addresses the media during a press briefing at RIU Montego Bay on Wednesday, as Somae Pitkin-Shakes, human resource manager, RIU Montego Bay, looks on.
December 9, 2025 by Janet Silvera

RIU commits US$2.3m support as 800 staff homes damaged

WESTERN BUREAU: RIU Hotels & Resorts has launched a multimillion-dollar recovery programme for more than 4,000 Jamaican employees, mobilising US$2.3 million in aid, interest-free credit and…
Acting Chief Public Health Inspector for St James, Sherika Lewis, addressing a recent St James Municipal Corporation monthly meeting in Montego Bay.
December 9, 2025

Communal sanitation systems proposed to support hurricane-affected residents in St James

Acting Chief Public Health Inspector for St James, Sherika Lewis, is recommending the establishment of communal sanitation systems for residents affected by Hurricane Melissa. “We are aware that…
Fans celebrate Haiti's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a football match against Nicaragua, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tuesday, November 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
December 9, 2025

Haiti's troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti held its breath for nearly two hours as its troubles seemed to fade with the promise of its first World Cup qualification since 1974. Forgotten ever so briefly was…
Grey Goose Espresso Martini cocktail.
December 9, 2025

Sip in style

Shake, stir, and sip your way through these easy-to-make Grey Goose, Patrón, and St-Germain cocktails that bring bar-quality flavour to your home. GREY GOOSE ESPRESSO MARTINI COCKTAIL …