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Zuleika Jess
December 9, 2025

PNP takes issue with Tavares-Finson's application for a fiat to prosecute Norman Scott in assault case

The Opposition People's National Party is expressing "grave concern" regarding the application by Senator Tom Tavares-Finson for a fiat to prosecute Mayor of Spanish Town Norman Scott. …
Williams' court date is being finalised.
December 9, 2025

Construction worker charged with Cobourn Gardens murder

The St Andrew South police have charged 20-year-old construction worker Romando Simpson, otherwise called ‘Prince’, with murder, possession of prohibited weapon and ammunition and using a firearm to…
They are to go to court on April 21.
December 9, 2025

St Ann higgler charged with murder

A St Ann higgler has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a man in his community on October 7. He is 37-year-old Junior Campbell, otherwise called ‘Alka’, or ‘Blacka’, of…
CARICOM Secretariat, Georgetown, Guyana.
December 9, 2025

CARICOM underscores need to maintain Caribbean region as a 'Zone of Peace'

Amid US military strikes against vessels in Caribbean waters, CARICOM Heads of Government have reiterated their continued commitment to fighting narcotrafficking and the illegal trade in small arms in…
Williams' court date is being finalised.
December 9, 2025

Police arrest three in St Catherine following seizure of gun and ammunition

A teenage girl is among three people who were arrested in connection with two separate gun and ammunition seizures in St Catherine on Friday. Eighteen-year-old Paiten Israel, otherwise called…
During the hours of the curfew, persons within the boundaries are required to remain indoors unless otherwise authorised by the person in charge of enforcing the curfew.
December 9, 2025

Curfew imposed in Greenvale, Manchester

A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of Greenvale, Manchester. The curfew began at 6 p.m. on Saturday and will remain in effect until 6 p.m. on Monday. The boundaries of the curfew are as…
Dr Faith Alexander, former chief transformation officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth.
December 9, 2025 by Erica Virtue

SOS for special education

A call is growing louder for Jamaica’s teacher-training colleges to integrate special education modules – or even full majors – into their programmes to better equip educators to support…
Sanay Green poses as an Indian chief during Heritage Week activities at Harrison’s Preparatory on October 15.
December 9, 2025 by Rasbert Turner

Harrison’s Prep principal honoured for contribution to community

Dr Una Eugenie Harrison, founder and principal of Harrison’s Preparatory School in St Catherine, was recently honoured by the institution for her contribution to education and community development.…
Athlete, entrepreneur and philanthropist Yohan Blake admires one of his many awards received over the years. This one he received for partnering with Food For The Poor to build at least 10 houses annually for families in need.
December 9, 2025 by Karen Madden

Running for a greater cause

World champion, Olympic medallist, and a key part of Jamaica’s sprinting legacy – Yohan Blake’s accomplishments in athletics are well-documented. But in recent years, it’s his YB Afraid Foundation…