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December 9, 2025
Man shot by police in St Andrew succumbs to injuries
A 20-year-old man who was shot and injured during an alleged confrontation with the police yesterday in Top Maryland district, St Andrew, has succumbed to his injuries. He is Shamar Fletcher. …
December 9, 2025
Feds say 14 arrested during chaotic immigration sweep that sparked protests on NYC’s Canal Street
NEW YORK (AP) — An immigration enforcement operation that sparked spontaneous protests on Manhattan’s Canal Street led to the arrests of 14 people, federal authorities said Wednesday, including…
December 9, 2025
Attorneys-at-law Kevin Powell and Pierre Rogers appointed King's Counsel
Former Jamaican Bar Association President Kevin Powell and criminal defence attorney Pierre Rogers have been appointed King's Counsel, one of the highest professional honours for lawyers in…
December 9, 2025
Adjustments made to court operations amid TS Melissa
Operations at courts islandwide have been adjusted as Jamaica braces for Tropical Storm Melissa. The Court Administration Division is reporting that all courts were closed at 3:00 p.m. today to allow…
December 9, 2025
Overseas line workers being brought in to Jamaica as part of Melissa preparations - JPS
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says overseas line workers, under partnerships with overseas contractors, are being brought in as part of preparations for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. The…
December 9, 2025
Ministry of Agriculture ramps up preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa
The Ministry of Agriculture says it has moved into high gear as it activates its national disaster preparedness protocols in anticipation of the approaching weather system. Portfolio Minister Floyd…
December 9, 2025
Bartlett urges tourism sector to heighten readiness for Tropical Storm Melissa
With Tropical Storm Melissa inching closer to Jamaica, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is urging industry players and visitors to act swiftly to protect lives and property, describing preparedness as…
December 9, 2025
Gas prices down $3.06, diesel down $3.06
Motorists will pay less for gas on Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move down by $3.06 to sell for $151.36 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will also go down by…
December 9, 2025
Bahamas gov't defends decision to use dormant accounts to fund disaster emergencies
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government is defending its decision to table legislation aimed at transferring funds from dormant accounts to the country’s Disaster Emergency Fund, saying that…