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Jamaican musician, singer and actor Jimmy Cliff performs during the Timbre Rock and Roots concert on Friday March 22, 2013 in Singapore.
December 9, 2025

Jimmy Cliff official funeral December 17 — Grange

The official funeral service for late reggae singer, Jimmy Cliff, will take place next week Wednesday, December 17, at the National Indoor Sports Centre beginning at 10 a.m. Minister of Culture,…
Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie
December 9, 2025

McKenzie calls death of Manchester schoolgirl a 'tragedy all round'

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed grief following the death of nine-year-old Amara Moore, who was killed in a motor vehicle accident involving a garbage truck in her Mandeville…
December 9, 2025 by Neville Graham

WIP Terminal to list on JSE

West Indies Petroleum Terminal Limited, a fuel distribution company, will be listing its shares by introduction on the main market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange. The proposed listing covers up to…
Webber, a former deputy general secretary and technical director of the party’s 2025 failed general election campaign, will report to general secretary Dr Dayton Campbell.
December 9, 2025

Webber rises to top PNP role amid internal unease

The People’s National Party (PNP) has appointed long-time organiser Maureen Webber as its National Projects Director, a move that some senior party figures say could rival the influence of the general…
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December 9, 2025

‘Serious mistake’

The Court of Appeal says it overturned an ex-policeman’s 2021 murder conviction after finding that his claim of self-defence was not properly addressed during the trial, a lapse that undermined the…
December 9, 2025

St Catherine man pleads guilty to theft of copper wire from UC Rusal

A 21-year-old man from St Catherine has pleaded guilty to stealing copper wires valued at $750,000 from bauxite company UC Rusal. Davian Bailey, of Byndloss district, pleaded guilty to simple larceny…
The telecoms company technical teams are now working to assess the damage, make repairs, and restore connectivity.
December 9, 2025

Flow services disrupted in New Kingston after 'extensive' cable vandalism

Flow Jamaica has reported disruptions to internet services for both business and residential customers in New Kingston and surrounding communities in St Andrew following an incident of "extensive…
People are seen in Petersfield High School, Westmoreland which was converted as a hurricane shelter.
December 9, 2025

PNP demands urgent shelter solutions for residents using Petersfield High in Westmoreland

Opposition Spokesman on Housing Professor Senator Floyd Morris, is urging the Government to implement immediate and humane solutions for residents currently housed at Petersfield High School in…
The new rule is provided for under the Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2025, and took effect on November 12.
December 9, 2025

Gov't mandates public disclosure of emergency contracts

The Government has mandated the public disclosure of all emergency procurement contracts awarded across the public sector. It comes amid public clamour for greater transparency in spending linked to…