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Resident of Dalling Street, Carl Nunes, says he hopes the cleaning of the drain will lessen the anticipated flooding.
December 9, 2025

Anxiety mounting in Little London as Melissa edges closer to Jamaica

Western Bureau: As the weather system Melissa edges closer to Jamaica, residents in western Westmoreland are already feeling the impact of heavy rainfall and flooding, days before the storm’s…
File photo.
December 9, 2025

Man reportedly shot by police in St Catherine succumbs to injuries

A man who was shot and injured after he allegedly engaged the police in an armed confrontation in Caymanas Bay, St Catherine, has died in hospital. He is Rushawn Gayle, otherwise called…
The police had made a public appeal to Maine, a taxi operator, to report to the nearest police station.
December 9, 2025

Police identify three men killed in alleged St Catherine shootout

The police in St Catherine have identified the three men who were reportedly shot and killed during a fierce gun battle with police in Linstead, St Catherine, Monday night. They are 24-year-old…
This NOAA satellite image taken at 11:40 a.m. EST on Tuesday, October 21, shows Tropical Storm Melissa in the Central Caribbean Sea.
December 9, 2025

Tropical Storm Melissa moving very slowly

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica says Tropical Storm Melissa is moving very slowly across the Caribbean Sea south of Hispaniola and tropical storm conditions pose a possible threat to Jamaica…
Gleaner sources have confirmed that Craig Beresford, the former director of information and complaints is to be sworn in as executive director.
December 9, 2025

Three IC directors to be sworn in this morning

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen is expected to swear in three directors of the Integrity Commission (IC) this morning. Gleaner sources have confirmed that Craig Beresford, the former director of…
An official at the Guardsman Group, the parent company for Beryllium, declined to comment when contacted on Tuesday.
December 9, 2025

Millions stolen from Beryllium vehicle still missing

Millions of dollars that were stolen from a Beryllium armoured vehicle have still not been found nearly a week after cops arrested the security guard accused of stealing the cash, the police have…
Director of the Meteorological Service, Evan Thompson.
December 9, 2025

Chance slow-moving Melissa could make landfall on Jamaica - Met Office

There is a chance that Tropical Storm Melissa, which is slowly moving across the Caribbean, could make landfall in Jamaica, though that is not expected to happen, the Meteorological Service has…
Director, Censuses, Demographic and Social Statistics, Stacy-Ann Robinson, addresses the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) Quarterly Press Briefing, held on Wednesday (October 15) at S Hotel in Kingston. 
December 9, 2025

Increase in number of urban districts across the island

The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) is reporting an increase in the number of urban districts across the island. According to the 2022 Population and Housing Census, 61 per cent of the…
The October 20 post was in reply to Burton’s comment on a post by an X user showing Tufton after he received the national honour, the Order of Distinction (Commander), at a ceremony on Monday.
December 9, 2025

‘You need mental health therapy’ - Tufton faces backlash over comment to journalist

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is facing criticisms over a response from his X account to journalist Zahra Burton stating, “You need mental health therapy! I hope you seek it!”…