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December 31, 2025
What is going to change in the new year?
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is said that anticipations frequently provide more stimulus than their realisation. The joys and elations that accompanies expectation are often betrayed by the reality. New…
December 30, 2025
Six charged over alleged theft from storehouse in St Ann
Sleuths assigned to the St Ann Criminal Investigations Branch have charged six men in connection with a theft at a storehouse along Stand Fast Road in Brown’s Town, St Ann in November. Charged are…
December 30, 2025
JDF soldier charged over firing of gun in St Elizabeth
A member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has been charged following a Christmas Day incident in Roses Valley, St Elizabeth, in which he allegedly discharged a firearm in public. Thirty-year-old…
December 30, 2025
Gov't delivers first $20,000 grants to persons outside social welfare programmes
The Government has started disbursing the first round of $20,000 grant payments under the Solidarity Programme, which is targeting thousands of Jamaicans who are not covered by formal social…
December 30, 2025
St Andrew businessman charged following shooting over alleged car confusion
A businessman has been charged after allegedly shooting a man who reportedly mistook his vehicle for a relative’s car on Old Hope Road, St Andrew on December 24. Thirty-seven-year-old Rushane Henry,…
December 30, 2025
Pastor rejects Warmington’s criticism of $75m allocation for rebuilding of churches
Bishop Dr Alvin Bailey, president of Jamaica Evangelical Alliance, is rejecting lawmaker Everald Warmington's criticisms of the Government's $75-million allocation to churches for…
December 30, 2025
Update | Portland man wanted in alleged rape of CASE student killed in police confrontation
A 38-year-old man, wanted in connection with the alleged rape of a student at the College of Agriculture Science and Education (CASE) earlier this month, was shot dead in a reported police…
December 30, 2025
Government, Opposition salute sports journalist Donald Oliver
The Government and the Opposition have paid tribute to late sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver, hailing his professionalism, passion for storytelling, and impact on Jamaican sports media.…
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…