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December 15, 2025

Two Jamaican fishermen sentenced to prison in Cayman Islands for smuggling marijuana

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC - Two Jamaican fishermen caught with more than 167 pounds of marijuana on a boat south of the Cayman Islands earlier this year have been jailed after pleading guilty…
Kyra Mills, founder of The Skin Lab Beauty Bar, blending experience and passion for skincare excellence.
December 15, 2025 by Sonique Frost

The Skin Lab Beauty Bar: The new face of modern Jamaican skincare

In a fast-evolving beauty landscape, where self-care is steadily becoming a priority rather than a luxury, one Jamaican entrepreneur is carving out her own space with precision, passion, and purpose. …
The USS Gravely destroyer arrives to dock for military exercises in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Sunday, October 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Robert Taylor, File)
December 15, 2025

Trinidad and Tobago will open airports to US military as Venezuela tensions grow

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — The Government of Trinidad and Tobago said Monday that it would allow the US military to access its airports in coming weeks as tensions build between the United States…
Assistant Commissioner of Police assigned to the Strategic Operations Portfolio and the Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch, Dr Gary McKenzie.
December 15, 2025

Police warn against obstructing traffic

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to persons who obstruct the free flow of traffic in town centres, during the busy Christmas period. Assistant…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (centre) addressing residents at the Petersfield High School in Westmoreland on Saturday, December 13, 2025 during the Prime Minister’s Christmas Treat. Also participating were (from left) Minister of Local Government and
December 15, 2025

Gov’t endorses safe and regulated entertainment activities, no ban on festive celebrations - PM

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has sought to reassure Jamaicans that there is no ban on festive celebrations. The Prime Minister was responding to rumours circulating on social media that citizens…
College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE)  logo
December 15, 2025

CASE reinforces security protocols following alleged rape of student

The College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland says it has reinforced security protocols at the institution arising from the alleged rape of a female student on the campus on…
Executive Director, Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr Christine Hendricks.
December 15, 2025

JCPD urges accessible rebuilding in aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) is urging all stakeholders involved in the post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding process to ensure that buildings are redesigned and constructed to…
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December 15, 2025

More cash circulating amid Melissa - BOJ

Jamaica will end 2025 with a rise in currency circulation that reflects both seasonal spending and donations to ease the impact of Hurricane Melissa, according to the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ). …
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness interacts with a young child at a Christmas kiddies treat at the Middle Quarters Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth on December 13, 2025.
December 15, 2025

PM hosts Christmas treat for children in Middle Quarters

Prime Minister Dr Most Andrew Holness on Saturday, December 13 spent a memorable day with the children of Middle Quarters Primary and Infant School in St Elizabeth, handing out gifts and bringing…