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December 9, 2025
Two men arrested after suspected cocaine seized in St Mary
Two men were arrested on Friday after detectives seized three parcels of a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine during an operation along the Tower Isle main road in St Mary. The police…
December 9, 2025
JCF warns of fraud scheme targeting motor vehicle sellers
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has issued a warning to members of the public following reports of scammers posing as police officers and extorting money from persons who have sold or are…
December 9, 2025
US insists follow-on strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean Sea was lawful
The United States Government is insisting that a military strike on an alleged drug boat that reportedly had survivors from an initial attack in the Caribbean Sea was lawful. The incident has come…
December 9, 2025
14-y-o boy killed in crash in Clarendon
A 14-year-old boy died on Sunday following a crash in Clarendon. He has been identified as Jayden Smith of Crawl River district in the parish. Reports are that about 6:30 p.m., Smith was inside a…
December 9, 2025
65% of small businesses in Westmoreland wiped out by Hurricane Melissa - Mayor
Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar Danree Delancy says at least 65 per cent of small businesses in Westmoreland have shuttered their operations following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. That is one of the…
December 9, 2025
US air travellers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
Air travellers in the United States without a REAL ID will be charged a $45 fee beginning in February, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday. The updated ID has been required…
December 9, 2025
Search for missing schoolboy Jayden Smith remains active, says Manchester police head
Head of the Manchester Police Division, Superintendent Carey Duncan, says the police remain vigilant and active in their search for missing schoolboy Jayden Smith. Contacted by The Gleaner for an…
December 9, 2025
Banana and plantain farmers to benefit from insurance payments
One hundred and sixteen banana and plantain farmers registered for the Catastrophe Insurance Fund are to receive payouts from the Banana Board. Banana Board General Manager, Janet Conie, speaking in…
December 9, 2025
GlobalMedic delivers 270 water-purification kits to residents in Frome, Westmoreland
Residents of Frome in Westmoreland are now benefitting from approximately 270 water-purification buckets and other supplies, which were provided in family emergency kits distributed by international…