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December 9, 2025
Look out for rains this weekend
Jamaicans are being advised to expect increased rainfall over the weekend. The Met office is reporting that a broad trough is expected to remain across the region over the next few days, which is…
December 9, 2025
NWC undertakes emergency works to restore operations at Dalling Street facility
The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising that efforts are currently under way to restore full operations at its Dalling Street wastewater facility in downtown Kingston following a mechanical…
December 9, 2025
Consultant psychiatrist affirms that suicidal recovery is possible
Consultant Psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital in Kingston, Dr Bridget Opiavbe, is reminding the public that individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts can receive effective treatment and that…
December 9, 2025
Second powerful earthquake strikes off southern Philippines after first one kills at least 6
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck the same region in the southern Philippines hours apart on Friday with the first 7.4 magnitude trembler killing at least six people,…
December 9, 2025
7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes offshore from southern Philippines and may cause tsunami
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit off a southern Philippine province Friday morning, and a hazardous tsunami was possible nearby. The…
December 9, 2025
St James man charged following roadside attack
The St James police have charged 30-year-old Duran Adlam of Lilliput in the parish with wounding with intent following an incident in Bamboo Lawn in his community on April 20. Reports from the…
December 9, 2025
New York Attorney General Letitia James charged in fraud case after pressure campaign by Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday on mortgage fraud charges in a case that President Donald Trump urged his Justice Department to bring after he vowed…
December 9, 2025
Venezuela asks UN Security Council for emergency session over US military actions in the Caribbean
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela's government on Thursday requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council focused on the US military actions in recent weeks in the waters…
December 9, 2025
by Kimone Francis
Dawes demands probe into health ministry
Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr Alfred Dawes says operations at the Ministry of Health and Wellness must be investigated following the tabling of the Integrity Commission (IC) report on the…