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December 29, 2025
Child resiliency programme transforms students, strengthens families in downtown Kingston
Ricardo Motley, a father of two from McIntyre Villa in Kingston, watched from the sidelines as his 10-year-old son performed in the Christmas dance at the close-out ceremony of the Child Resiliency…
December 29, 2025
At least nine people, including kids, killed in knife attack near Suriname’s capital Paramaribo
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (AP) — A knife attack outside Suriname ’s capital of Paramaribo killed at least nine people, including five children, police said Sunday. Officials said the victims included four…
December 29, 2025
Police urge public to refrain from gun salutes during New Year celebrations
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging members of the public to desist from engaging in the illegal practice of “gun salutes” during New Year celebrations. In a statement, the JCF said the…
December 29, 2025
Jamaican man among criminal illegal immigrants nabbed for Laken Riley Act crimes, DHS says
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says several Caribbean nationals, including a Jamaican man, have been arrested among over 17,500 criminal illegal nationals for crimes under the…
December 29, 2025
70-y-o taxi operator dies after being hit by truck on Boxing Day in Manchester
A taxi operator who was hit by a truck on Boxing Day in May Day, Manchester, has since succumbed to his injuries in hospital. He has been identified by police as 70-year-old Anthony Williams of the…
December 29, 2025
2 pilots killed after helicopters collided in New Jersey
Authorities on Monday identified two pilots who died after their helicopters collided mid-air in southern New Jersey. Kenneth Kirsch, 65, and Michael Greenberg, 71, were friends who both lived in New…
December 29, 2025
RADA encourages soil-centred approach to crop production
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging a measured, soil-focused approach to restoring crop production, following heavy rains. Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer…
December 29, 2025
OUR backs roll out of JPS emergency mobile power unit
Director General of the Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) Ansord Hewitt has thrown the regulator’s full support behind the commissioning of the Jamaica Public Service’s (JPS) Emergency Mobile Power…
December 29, 2025
Traffic changes for sections of downtown Kingston for fireworks show
The police have announced traffic changes ahead of the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks display hosted by the Urban Development Corporation along Ocean Boulevard at the Kingston waterfront. The…