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She was admitted for further treatment and observation.
December 10, 2025

Two elderly residents found dead in separate incidents in St Ann

Two communities in St Ann are mourning the deaths of two senior citizens whose bodies were found in advanced stages of decomposition on Tuesday. The deceased are 75-year-old farmer Arthur Bennett of…
The theft has left the group of volunteers, including several Jamaicans, devastated, after spending weeks gathering donations and packing the shipping container, which was nearly ready to be sent to Jamaica.
December 10, 2025

Relief supplies for Jamaica stolen in Canada; probe 'very advanced'

No arrest has yet been made in Canada in connection with the multimillion-dollar December 3 theft of a trailer containing dozens of barrels of clothes, food, tools and generators intended for…
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, addressing a press briefing at Jamaica House on November 13, 2025.
December 10, 2025

Cabinet cancels Christmas parties across gov't after Hurricane Melissa

Cabinet has ordered the cancellation of Christmas parties across government as recovery following the passage of Hurricane Melissa takes priority. The decision comes in the wake of the devastation…
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s September 9, 2025 General Sitting of Council at the corporation’s downtown Kingston offices.
December 10, 2025

KSAMC unveils 20% discount to ease post-hurricane pressure on entertainment industry

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has announced a 20 per cent discount on fees linked to structures used at entertainment events. The measure is aimed at easing pressure on…
JPS President and CEO Hugh Grant.
December 10, 2025

JPS says it met Dec 10 restoration targets for St Mary, Portland, Manchester, Clarendon and St Ann

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it has met its December 10 target of restoring electricity to 95 per cent of customers in St Mary and Portland by the first week of December, and to 75…
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on November 11, 2025.
December 10, 2025

Vaz defends $24 billion JPS loan, says no additional funds planned

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says there is no proposal for any additional public funds beyond the US$150 million (J$24 billion) loan provided to the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to fast-track…
Gordon House.
December 10, 2025

Senior official at Parliament flagged for private use of gov't vehicle - audit report

A vehicle from the fleet at the Houses of Parliament (HoP) was used for unofficial purposes by the facilities and operations manager, in breach of Government policy, a report from the Auditor…
Mayor of Kingston, Andrew Swaby. - File photo.
December 10, 2025

Kingston mayor says KSAMC losing money covering central government expenses

Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby says the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has been forced to fund salary expenses that are the responsibility of the central Government, leaving a…
Police at the scene of an alleged shoot-out in Phoenix Park Village, St Catherine in which an alleged robber was fatally shot.
December 10, 2025

Alleged robber fatally shot by police following break-in at Phoenix Park Village

Alleged robbers were stopped in their tracks by the police in the gated community of Phoenix Park Village, Phase 3, in Portmore, St Catherine this afternoon. One of the men was shot dead, while his…