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Charles Stewart (left) and Jemarey Gordon.
December 9, 2025

Policemen killed along Waltham Park Road identified

The policemen killed on Thursday night along Waltham Park Road in St Andrew have been identified as constables Charles Stewart, assigned to St Catherine North police division, and Jemarey Gordon,…
The oxygen plant forms part of a broader expansion and modernisation push at the May Pen Hospital.
December 9, 2025

Plans advanced for construction of oxygen plant at May Pen Hospital

Plans are under way for the construction of an oxygen plant at the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, a Type C facility, and the largest healthcare institution in the parish. The project is being…
Lila Ike
December 9, 2025

Entertainer Lila Ike gets February 12 date for disorderly conduct trial

The trial of entertainer Alecia 'Lila Ike' Gray and co-accused Shennelle Moore for disorderly conduct has been set for February 12, 2026 in the St Catherine Parish Court. When the matter…
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December 9, 2025

Manchester residents warned to stay out of rising floodwaters

The Manchester Health Department is advising residents of the parish to avoid direct contact with the rising floodwaters in Content, Williamsfield in Manchester. It notes that floodwaters pose a…
Charles Stewart (left) and Jemarey Gordon.
December 9, 2025

Police High Command condemns constables' murder, promises swift justice

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Police High Command is condemning the brutal murder of two police constables on Waltham Park Road, Kingston 11, on Thursday night, calling it an "attack on…
Peter Clarke, Managing Director of the Water Resources Authority.
December 9, 2025

Rising water in Content, Manchester, could take weeks to recede, WRA indicates

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has indicated it is still unable to say when rising groundwater in Content, Manchester, will start receding, but is “hoping” that it will soon start to balance out…
Bridgeport Primary School teacher Tara Pinnock.
December 9, 2025

School community at Bridgeport primary mourns murder of teacher and her daughter at their home

The gruesome murder of 29-year-old Bridgeport Primary School teacher Tara Pinnock and her 14-year-old daughter, Talia Wright, has sent shockwaves throughout the school community, leaving students and…
Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness (centre), addressing stakeholders during a meeting at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in St Andrew on November 12. Participating in the session are ODPEM Director General, Commander Alv
December 9, 2025

Gov’t exploring GIS geo-tagging to boost Hurricane Melissa response

The Government is exploring the use of geographic information system (GIS) geo-tagging technology to enhance its ongoing response to Hurricane Melissa. The solution was discussed during a stakeholder…
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December 9, 2025

UWI announces new dates for graduations postponed due to Melissa

The University of the West Indies, Mona has announced new dates for its graduation ceremonies which were postponed due to Hurricane Melissa. The ceremonies, originally scheduled for October 30 to…