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December 19, 2025
Alleged gunmen fatally shot by police during confrontation in Central Village
Two alleged gunmen were fatally shot during a reported confrontation with police in an area known as Zambia in Central Village, St Catherine on Friday afternoon. According to the police, about 3:05…
December 19, 2025
Update|Haitians picked up at house in Ewarton remanded
The eight Haitians who were held by the police at a dwelling in Browns Town district in Ewarton, St Catherine and later charged with overstaying were remanded when they appeared in court today. The…
December 19, 2025
NWA says works to fix Spanish Town Road near Sandy Gully Bridge facing further delays
The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that reinstatement works planned for the section of Spanish Town Road near the Sandy Gully Bridge in St Andrew this week has been delayed. The NWA says…
December 19, 2025
JFB appeals to householders to be very careful when using extension cords
The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to householders to be very careful when using extension cords and electrical devices, warning that improper use can lead to overheating and fires. Speaking…
December 19, 2025
New and expectant mothers in Hanover receive health checks, psychosocial support
The Ministry of Health & Wellness took its maternal outreach to the Ramble Health Centre in Hanover on Thursday, where new and expectant mothers received health checks and psychosocial support to…
December 19, 2025
BOJ says its actively monitoring issues impacting bank transfers
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says it is aware that some banking entities have been experiencing challenges with crediting some of their customers’ accounts. The BOJ, in a statement on Friday, said that…
December 19, 2025
Paris court rejects bid to suspend Shein platform in France
PARIS (AP) — A Paris court on Friday rejected a government request to suspend Chinese fast-fashion platform Shein in France after authorities found illegal weapons and child-like sex dolls for sale on…
December 19, 2025
Newton D. Duncan | A Brompton childhood: My journey back
The Daily Gleaner of November 20, 2025, ran an article entitled ‘Earth Today | Running on Empty’, which featured a photograph of the destroyed teacher’s cottage at Brompton Primary School in St…
December 19, 2025
Manchester man shot dead in alleged police confrontation
Manchester resident Omer 'John Crow' Campbell was shot and killed in an alleged confrontation with police in Porus, Manchester, on Thursday. Police reported that an illegal firearm and…