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Agriculture Minister Floyd Green (centre), and acting CEO of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority, Garnet Edmondson (right), are shown features of one of the two 20-foot solar-powered cold-storage containers by RADA parish manager for St Elizabeth,
December 9, 2025

St Elizabeth farmers get solar-powered cold storage

More than 1,000 fruit and vegetable farmers in Flagaman, St Elizabeth and surrounding areas now have access to modern cold storage facilities worth US$57,000 ($9 million). The facilities are expected…
Rescuers carry out the body of a victim from the site of a fire in Jakarta, Indonesia on December 9, 2025.
December 9, 2025

At least 22 people killed in office building fire in Indonesia

(AP) — A fire ripped through an office building in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman, police said. Flames engulfed the seven-story…
A downed JPS utility pole in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine on October 29, 2025 following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Update | Government signs off on US$150m JPS loan - Vaz

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the Government has signed off on the US$150 million (J$24 billion) loan to the Jamaica Public Service Company, clearing the way for more overseas line workers to help…
The NSWMA said details surrounding the circumstances of the collision remain unclear at this time.
December 9, 2025

NSWMA: Child dies in crash involving garbage truck in Mandeville

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says a child was killed this morning in a crash involving one of its compactor trucks along Bonitto Crescent in Mandeville, Manchester. It said…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…