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Chairman of the JN Foundation, Parris Lyew-Ayee.
December 2025

JN Hurricane Melissa relief to support early childhood sector

The Jamaica National Group will direct 40 per cent of its ISupportJamaica Fund for Hurricane Melissa relief to early childhood institutions, a move JN Foundation chairman Parris Lyew-Ayee says…
Minister of the Finance and the Public Service (MFPS) Fayval Williams (centre) answers questions during a sitting of the House of Representatives last Tuesday. Looking on are  Darlene Morrison (right), financial secretary, and Zavier Mayne, minister of sta
December 2025 by Kimone Francis

IFC validates Gov’t decision to suspend fiscal rules as part of Hurricane Melissa response

The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) says it has validated the Government’s decision to temporarily suspend the country’s fiscal rules following the severe economic and social impact of Hurricane…
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah smiles as he takes part in a training session in Liverpool, England on December 8, 2025.
December 2025

Liverpool coach Arne Slot to hold talks with Mohamed Salah

(AP) — Liverpool coach Arne Slot said he was having talks with Mohamed Salah on Friday after the forward's explosive outburst threw his Anfield future into doubt. Salah said last week that his…
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green (right), shares in the symbolic handover of fertiliser by Newport-Fersan (Jamaica) Limited with the company’s Managing Director, Dennis Valdez (centre), and Chairman of the Agriculture Minist
December 2025

Newport-Fersan donates $25m worth of fertiliser for hurricane-hit farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has received a major boost for the sector’s recovery, with Newport-Fersan (Jamaica) Limited donating $25 million worth of fertiliser for farmers…
December 2025

23 Haitians detained in Kingston raid

Twenty-three Haitians were taken into custody following a police raid in Harbour View, in eastern Kingston, on Thursday. Around 8 a.m. officers swooped down on a premises in the area where the group…
December 2025

23 Haitians detained in Kingston raid

Twenty-three Haitians were taken into custody following a police raid in Harbour View, in eastern Kingston, on Thursday. Around 8 a.m. officers swooped down on a premises in the area where the group…
Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, 52, executive director of BLM Oklahoma faces up to 20 years in prison for each count of wire fraud and ten years for each count of money laundering.
December 2025

US Black Lives Matter exec accused of using donations for Jamaica trip and luxury spending

A trip to Jamaica with friends was among the expenses a Black Lives Matter (BLM) executive paid for with money she allegedly embezzled from the American social justice movement, authorities in the…
Clarendon's rate of reduction is on par with the 42 per cent decline in murders, nationally. 
December 2025

Clarendon murder rate plunges; police say new tactics paying off

Murders in Clarendon continue to decline, with police reporting 37 killings so far this year, a 42 per cent drop from the 64 recorded over the similar period last year, the Clarendon Municipal…
December 2025

St Catherine North police vow firm action against crime during Christmas season

The St Catherine North police have pledged to take a firm stance against illegal vending, robberies, extortion, and other anti-social activities during the Christmas season. Deputy Superintendent of…