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December 9, 2025
JUTC developing security-enabled student card for rural school bus network
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is developing a special student card equipped with a built-in security alert feature, designed for use on rural school buses. Minister of Education, Skills,…
December 9, 2025
St Catherine driver without licence and insurance who crashed into cars fined $280,000
A St Catherine man who crashed into two vehicles and fled the scene was fined a total of $280,000 or 14 days' imprisonment in the parish court on Wednesday. Donovan Benson, of a Spanish Town…
December 9, 2025
11 police officers in Dominican Republic arrested in rare move following killing of five suspects
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic have detained 11 police officers following the killing of five suspected criminals during a police operation last month. …
December 9, 2025
Universal Service Fund targeting upgrade of community access points islandwide
The Universal Service Fund (USF) is looking to revamp community access points (CAPs) across the island. This was disclosed by Minister of Transport, Telecommunications and Energy, Daryl Vaz, during…
December 9, 2025
Sharing of details of death of parish court judge sparks concern from bar association
The Jamaican Bar Association has expressed concern about the circulation of sensitive details regarding the death of Trelawny Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence, arguing that it violates her dignity and…
December 9, 2025
Environmental breach case against UC Rusal pushed back to November
The trial against bauxite company UC Rusal for alleged environmental breaches failed to continue in the St Catherine Parish Court today and has been pushed back to November 26. The matter could not…
December 9, 2025
Over 1,500 pounds of ganja seized in St Thomas, truck driver arrested
A truck driver was arrested on Wednesday night after his vehicle was intercepted and found with a large quantity of ganja in Morant Bay, St Thomas. This is the latest in a series of recent ganja…
December 9, 2025
Chuck remembers parish judge Ruth Lawrence for dedication to justice
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Delroy Chuck has remembered Trelawny Parish Court Judge Ruth Lawrence as a distinguished member of the Bench whose service has left an indelible mark on…
December 9, 2025
US will increase staffing at embassies and consulates to handle visas for World Cup fans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department will increase staffing at certain United States embassies and consulates to accommodate an expected major jump in visa applications from football fans wanting to…