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No details have been released on the extent of the children’s injuries.
December 18, 2025

Two children injured in collision with JDF vehicle in Westmoreland

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has confirmed a road traffic incident involving one of its service vehicles and two children on a bicycle in Cornwall Mountain, Westmoreland, on Tuesday. The JDF and…
December 18, 2025

Clarendon man shot and injured, vehicle set ablaze

A 65-year-old man from Clarendon was hospitalised after being shot by unknown assailants who reportedly set his vehicle on fire in the community of Nairne Castle in James Hill, Clarendon. Explosions…
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith receives a humanitarian donation from Kim Jin-wook, chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, during a handover ceremony in Kingston on December 17, 2025.
December 18, 2025

Korea provides US$300,000 to support Jamaica’s hurricane recovery

The Government of the Republic of Korea has provided a cash donation of US$300,000 to Jamaica to support rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The donation was…
I've found that restful activities that provide a strong feeling of immersion – playing video games, going for walks and playing with my young nieces and nephews – are a lot more restorative than scrolling on my phone or watching TV on the couch.
December 18, 2025

Stacy Shaw | Holiday rest may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch

The holiday season is often painted as an idyllic vision of rest, conjuring images of warm beverages and bountiful time with loved ones. But many people have trouble unwinding at this time of year. …
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton (2nd left) greets Carnival Horizon Captain Nick De Ranieri (centre) during the handing over ceremony of 24 pallets of medical supplies for hurricane relief purposes at the Reynolds Pier in Ocho Rios, St
December 18, 2025

Carnival-led initiative delivers medical relief to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica on Thursday received a major shipment of medical and hurricane relief supplies at Reynolds Pier in Ocho Rios, as recovery efforts continue following the devastation caused by Hurricane…
December 18, 2025

20-year-old charged after St Andrew man dies from stab wounds

A 20-year-old trader of Penn Avenue in St Andrew has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a man in his community on Monday. The accused, Adonii Hayles, otherwise called…
António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
December 18, 2025

António Guterres | Make migration dignified and safe for all

Migration is a powerful driver of progress – lifting economies, connecting cultures, and benefiting countries of origin and destination alike. Yet when migration is poorly governed or misrepresented,…
Australian national Lamar Ahchee, left, who is on trial on accusation of attempting to smuggle cocaine into Indonesia, talks to his lawyer during his sentencing hearing at the district court in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on December 18, 2025.
December 18, 2025

Indonesian court sentences an Australian to 12 years in prison for smuggling cocaine to Bali

(AP) - An Indonesian court on Thursday sentenced an Australian citizen to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of smuggling cocaine to the tourist island of Bali. Lamar Aaron Ahchee, 43, from…
The Government loaned JPS US$150 million to help speed up restoration.
December 18, 2025

117 Canadian electrical linesmen arrive to help JPS with power restoration

A team of 117 electrical linesmen from Canada arrived on the island Wednesday night, bolstering the Jamaica Public Service Company’s (JPS) efforts to restore electricity in hurricane-battered western…