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December 11, 2025
Clash at Westmoreland Municipal Corporation meeting as councillor moves to oust Deputy Mayor
A heated exchange erupted at Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation after Frome Councillor Lidden Lewis attempted to table a notice of motion seeking the removal of…
December 11, 2025
Gun seized and music selector arrested; ammo recovered in 100 Lane in operations by St Andrew North police
A man who is a dancehall music selector was arrested today in relation to the seizure of a gun during an operation in the St Andrew North Police Division. The police say the black .380 pistol was…
December 11, 2025
Fiscal commission validates suspension of fiscal rules by gov’t after Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica’s Independent Fiscal Commission has validated the Government’s decision to suspend the fiscal rules in the aftermath of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Legislated fiscal targets,…
December 11, 2025
Councillor Scean Barnswell heaped with praise at municipal meeting for heroic rescue of missing child
Mayor of May Pen, Joel Williams, today praised the Councillor for the Hayes division, Scean Barnswell, for what he described as a tremendous act of goodwill in rescuing a six-year-old girl who was…
December 11, 2025
St Catherine public health official warns residents amid leptospirosis cases
Deputy Public Health Inspector for St. Catherine, Denese Douglas, says public health personnel have heightened surveillance against leptospirosis and are urging residents to exercise caution. Douglas…
December 11, 2025
Antigua gov't to refund CXC fees to parents in giveback
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Government of Antigua and Barbuda says it will waive CXC examination fees and refund parents who have already paid. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Education…
December 11, 2025
Foreigners allowed to travel to US without visa could soon face new social media screening
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family…
December 11, 2025