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December 9, 2025
by Erica Virtue
Professor Christopher Charles remembered, celebrated with promises to his son
His determination was insatiable. He was as outspoken as he was dependable. Those character traits were only trumped by his widely respected intellectual capacity to interrogate ideas, research,…
December 9, 2025
India rolls back order to preinstall cybersecurity app on smartphones
(AP) — India’s telecoms ministry on Wednesday rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices. The Ministry of Communications on…
December 9, 2025
St Elizabeth farmer dies in three-vehicle crash
A 45-year-old St Elizabeth man died from injuries he sustained in a vehicular crash in the parish on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Hayne Foster, a farmer of Park District, St…
December 9, 2025
Court orders removal of 16 Haitians for immigration breaches
A parish court judge has ordered 16 Haitians to leave Jamaica after they were found to have overstayed the three-day period granted to them upon arrival. The order was issued today after the group was…
December 9, 2025
Police probing shooting and robbery attempt in St Andrew
Police are investigating a daring early morning shooting and robbery attempt along Oxford Road on Wednesday. Explosions were reportedly heard about 8:50 a.m., and men seen running away from the…
December 9, 2025
Rebuild with concrete, not containers, engineering groups urge after Hurricane Melissa
Three of the leading construction and engineering groups in Jamaica are urging the Government to prioritise permanent, hurricane-resilient housing over temporary container units as the country moves…
December 9, 2025
PNP councillor-caretaker seeking help for families struggling after Hurricane Melissa
Abigail Malcolm, People’s National Party councillor-caretaker for the Cornwall Mountain Division in Westmoreland, said she has been seeking assistance to help persons rebuild and bury their loved ones…
December 9, 2025
World Bank estimates Hurricane Melissa damage to agriculture at J$60 billion - Green
Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green has indicated that the World Bank has estimated the damage to Jamaica’s agricultural sector at J$60 billion or US$300 million. Green, speaking at a press briefing…
December 9, 2025
Support Jamaica donations to be used to rebuild homes, Westmoreland being prioritised - Morris Dixon
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon has disclosed that the millions collected by the Government through the Support Jamaica Hurricane Melissa relief website will be used to buy building…