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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…
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…
United States President Donald Trump displays an executive order reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug in the Oval Office of the White House on December 18, 2025.
December 18, 2025

Trump signs executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug

(AP) — United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical research. Reclassification by the…
Protestors burn tires during a demonstration of European farmers outside an EU summit meeting in Brussels on December 18, 2025.
December 18, 2025

EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American countries

(AP) — The European Union (EU) is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy threatened to derail…
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith.
December 18, 2025

Foreign Minister to address Senate on Friday

The Senate is scheduled to meet on Friday, with Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith set to make a statement during the sitting at Gordon House. The Upper House…
The Bank of Jamaica.
December 18, 2025

BOJ flags higher inflation risk after Hurricane Melissa, maintains 5.75% rate

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has held its policy interest rate at 5.75 per cent, citing heightened inflation risks stemming from the more severe-than-expected economic impact of Hurricane Melissa. The…
Deputy Commissioner of Police Richard Stewart, who heads the JCF’s Crime and Security Portfolio.
December 18, 2025

JCF hails forensic work after 30-year sentence in Jean-Pierre Rhone murder

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has welcomed the 30-year prison sentence handed down to the man who murdered businessman Jean-Pierre Rhone, praising the investigative and forensic work that…