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December 9, 2025
Guidance counsellor call for increased recognition, improved working conditions
As Jamaica observes Guidance Counsellors Day today, counsellors across the island are urging the Government and education stakeholders to recognise their critical role in schools and communities,…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
$40m relief fund activated for storm-hit cops
WESTERN BUREAU: The management committee of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Welfare Fund has activated a $40-million humanitarian allocation to assist police officers whose homes and families…
December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
Hurricane delays testimony in Montego Bay Qahal Yahweh case
WESTERN BUREAU: The ongoing trial of 16 members of the Montego Bay-based Qahal Yahweh religious group has been rescheduled for continuation in the St James Parish Court on January 16, 2026, as the…
December 9, 2025
No comment on reason for Williams-Singh interdiction, says JCAA board chairman
Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) board chairman, Major General (Ret’d) Stewart Saunders, says he cannot comment at this time on the reason for the interdiction of Director General Nari…
December 9, 2025
Over 800 people are still missing after flooding in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
(AP) - Over 800 people remained missing Monday after devastating floods killed over 1,000 people last week in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand, as Indonesia’s president urged more action to confront…
December 9, 2025
PM temporarily takes charge of security portfolio as Chang recovers from medical procedure
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has assumed temporary oversight of the Ministry of National Security and Peace while portfolio minister Dr Horace Chang, recovers from an "elective…
December 9, 2025
Truck driver shot dead in Newlands, Portmore
A 44-year-old truck driver was shot dead in Newlands, Portmore, on Sunday, the St Catherine South police say. The deceased is suspected to be from Craighead, Golden District in Manchester. Reports…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica gets trillion-dollar aid package to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa
Five major international financial institutions have assembled a US$6.7 billion package, just over J$1 trillion, to support Jamaica’s recovery and reconstruction following Hurricane Melissa. The…
December 9, 2025
NWC establishes water distribution points in Hanover and Westmoreland
The National Water Commission (NWC) has established water distribution points across Hanover and Westmoreland to ensure residents have access to water following Hurricane Melissa. In Hanover, tanks…