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Dr Christopher Tufton, minister of health and wellness.
December 15, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

US$7.1m to restore operating theatres hit by Melissa, says health minister

WESTERN BUREAU: Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says the ongoing work to restore the operating theatres at five hospitals in western Jamaica, which were damaged during the passage…
This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Teyana Taylor in a scene from ‘One Battle After Another’.
December 15, 2025

Best movies of 2025 ranked by AP film writers

AP: The bean counters might say otherwise, but 2025 was a good year for movies. Hollywood is undergoing seismic changes, with yet another studio, Warner Bros., staring down a possible merger. This an…
Above: Dr Yentyl Williams (left), lecturer, Faculty of Law at The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, and Cecilia De Santis, honorary Italian consul to Jamaica, pose for a snap.
December 15, 2025

Something Extra | Monday

Diplomatic flair defined the German Embassy’s Day of German Unity reception, held on the grounds of its Waterloo Road, St Andrew, mission. The evening brought together members of the diplomatic corps,…
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, cautioned seasonal vendors that they must register with the KSAMC, stressing that unregistered vending will not be tolerated.
December 14, 2025

KSAMC, police vow public order ahead of Christmas rush

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), along with key stakeholders, have finalised preparations for the Christmas season, with a strong warning that public order will be strictly…
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December 14, 2025

Court orders $800,000 payout in family dispute over vehicle repairs

The St Catherine Parish Court has awarded $800,000 in damages to a woman, arising from a family dispute involving a damaged motor vehicle and an unfulfilled reimbursement agreement. The ruling was…
Municipal officials said that while Sunday’s activity provided limited relief, the city’s full recovery will require more consistent engagement from all stakeholders.
December 14, 2025

Clean-up pushes MoBay Bay recovery as private sector turnout lags

A one-off clean-up exercise aimed at accelerating Montego Bay’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery was carried out on Sunday, but municipal officials acknowledged that private-sector participation fell…
December 14, 2025

Eight Haitians held in St Catherine police operation

Police assigned to the St Catherine North Division have detained eight Haitians following an operation in the parish on Saturday. The operation was launched after the Ewarton police received…
December 14, 2025

Two men held in St Thomas murder of St Catherine truck driver

Swift action by the St Thomas police has led to the apprehension of two men suspected of killing a St Catherine truck driver in Wheelersfield, Golden Grove, on Friday night. The deceased has been…
Anthony Smith
December 14, 2025

RJRGLEANER CEO Anthony Smith passes

It is with deep regret that the RJRGLEANER Communications Group announces the passing of its chief executive officer (CEO), Mr Anthony Smith, who died earlier this morning after a brief period of…