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December 9, 2025
by Andre Williams
Bank systems take spotlight in Sagicor fraud case
There were several tense moments during Thursday’s sitting of the Sagicor fraud trial as defence attorneys aggressively questioned a former banker who returned to the stand for cross-examination. The…
December 9, 2025
Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500
The death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors isolated by the disaster with hundreds of people…
December 9, 2025
by Tiffany Pryce
GoodHeart |Tik Tok stars, artistes score for charity in football match
The stands at Constant Spring football field were packed Tuesday evening as Tik Tok stars, artistes, and fans gathered for a lively artistes-versus-Tik Tokkers charity football match. Laughter, music,…
December 9, 2025
Accompong Maroons reject JDF in Hurricane Melissa recovery, cite cultural and governance concerns
Chief Richard Currie says the Accompong Maroon Council has rejected the use of military personnel, including Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) engineers, in post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding efforts in the…
December 9, 2025
‘A most remarkable woman’ - Gov't hails law and World War II veteran Ena Collymore-Woodstock
The Jamaican Government has paid tribute to “a most remarkable woman,” Ena Collymore-Woodstock, who died on Tuesday at the age of 108, calling her a trailblazer whose life of service broke barriers in…
December 9, 2025
by Tanesha Mundle
Defence raises trafficking question in cross-examination
Defence attorney King’s Counsel Larry Smith on Thursday raised the possibility that Donna-Lee Donaldson was trafficked, during cross-examination of the Crown’s final witness in the Noel Maitland…
December 9, 2025
Over $11 million for 145 youth farmers and fisherfolk affected by Hurricane Melissa
More than $11 million (US$70,000) has been allocated to support 145 youth farmers, fisherfolk, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, the agricuture…
December 9, 2025
by Mickalia Kington
WRECKED TOO SOON
WESTERN BUREAU: Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says he is “deeply disappointed” with the construction quality of the relatively new male ward Savanna-la-Mar Infirmary in Westmoreland,…
December 9, 2025
Kingston chef charged over gun seizure
A 36-year-old chef has been charged following the discovery of a firearm and ammunition in a vehicle along Hanover Street in downtown Kingston last month. Police say the seizure occurred on Monday,…