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December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
JSIF says Montpelier Road repairs will begin in November
WESTERN BUREAU: The daily inconvenience faced by motorists and pedestrians who traverse the Montpelier main road in St James is set to end soon, as the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has…
December 9, 2025
Want to eat more plant-based meals?
Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favourite – including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas. Growing up, Baird stopped eating…
December 9, 2025
Two policemen charged for allegedly beating man with service guns in Trelawny
Two policemen have been charged for allegedly using their service weapons to beat a man in Racecourse in Falmouth, Trelawny. Constables Daniel Osbourne and Craig Chang appeared before the Trelawny…
December 9, 2025
Agriculture Ministry launches red snapper pilot to strengthen food security
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advancing Jamaica’s food security and pioneering a new frontier in blue economy sustainability through a Red Snapper Cage Culture Fin Fish Pilot…
December 9, 2025
by Tanesha Mundle
Contractor not guilty of dangerous driving in fatal Coral Gardens crash
A St James contractor accused of causing the death of a motorcyclist in a 2022 crash along the Coral Gardens main road in St James, was on Tuesday found not guilty of dangerous driving. Derrick…
December 9, 2025
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing workers during government shutdown
President Donald Trump’s administration for now must stop firing workers during the government shutdown, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered on Wednesday. US District Judge Susan Illston issued…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Gov’t contemplating phased opening of MoBay Bypass ahead of 2026 completion date
WESTERN BUREAU: While the projected completion date for the new Montego Bay Bypass Road is May 2026, it is likely that motorists will start using sections of the multimillion-dollar project ahead of…
December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
Mother accused of killing her child collapses in court during epileptic episode
WESTERN BUREAU: Unexpected drama unfolded in the St James Circuit Court yesterday when Shamoya Green, the St James woman who reportedly threw her infant daughter off the roof of their home in 2023,…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Thursday
The cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Story took their star power to the opening night of the BFI London Film Festival. The glitzy premiere saw Kerry Washington walking the red carpet in Oscar de…