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December 9, 2025
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
(AP) — A United States vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that all US babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born. Hepatitis B is a…
December 9, 2025
Illegal billboards dominant across Kingston and St Andrew; KSAMC explores regularisation
The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be exploring measures to regularise individuals or entities who erect billboards illegally across the municipality. This comes in the…
December 9, 2025
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for US$72 billion
Netflix struck a deal Friday to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood giant behind “Harry Potter” and “Friends,” in a US$72 billion deal. It would bring together two of the biggest players in…
December 9, 2025
Portugal, Colombia await Reggae Boyz if World Cup spot is secured
Should the Reggae Boyz qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, they will contest Group K of the tournament, which includes Portugal, Uzbekistan and Colombia. Despite missing out on automatic…
December 9, 2025
Christmas shopping prompts traffic changes near PriceSmart on Red Hills Road
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is advising motorists to expect temporary traffic changes in the vicinity of the PriceSmart supermarket complex along Red Hills Road in St Andrew, as Christmas…
December 9, 2025
Psychiatric evaluation order for St Catherine man charged with murder of 80-y-o mother
A psychiatric evaluation has been ordered by the St Catherine Parish Court for the 53-year-old man charged with the murder of his 80-year-old mother, whose decomposing body was found inside their…
December 9, 2025
Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will be expanding its ban on travel for citizens of certain countries to more than 30, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, in the latest…
December 9, 2025
Clean-up operations to begin at Savanna-La-Mar Market
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, has directed that immediate clean-up operations begin at the Savanna-la-Mar market in Westmoreland, following extensive damage…
December 9, 2025
Agriculture Minister assures that sufficient food will be available for Christmas
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, has assured that there will be sufficient food available for Christmas, as items such as fruits, vegetables and table eggs will be imported…