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09 Dec, 2025 0

St Catherine man pleads guilty to theft of copper wire from UC Rusal

A 21-year-old man from St Catherine has pleaded guilty to stealing copper wires valued at $750,000 from bauxite company UC Rusal. Davian Bailey, of Byndloss district, pleaded guilty to simple larceny…
The telecoms company technical teams are now working to assess the damage, make repairs, and restore connectivity.
09 Dec, 2025 0

Flow services disrupted in New Kingston after 'extensive' cable vandalism

Flow Jamaica has reported disruptions to internet services for both business and residential customers in New Kingston and surrounding communities in St Andrew following an incident of "extensive…
People are seen in Petersfield High School, Westmoreland which was converted as a hurricane shelter.
09 Dec, 2025 0

PNP demands urgent shelter solutions for residents using Petersfield High in Westmoreland

Opposition Spokesman on Housing Professor Senator Floyd Morris, is urging the Government to implement immediate and humane solutions for residents currently housed at Petersfield High School in…
The new rule is provided for under the Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2025, and took effect on November 12.
09 Dec, 2025 0

Gov't mandates public disclosure of emergency contracts

The Government has mandated the public disclosure of all emergency procurement contracts awarded across the public sector. It comes amid public clamour for greater transparency in spending linked to…
The NSWMA said details surrounding the circumstances of the collision remain unclear at this time.
09 Dec, 2025 0

NSWMA: Child dies in crash involving garbage truck in Mandeville

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says a child was killed this morning in a crash involving one of its compactor trucks along Bonitto Crescent in Mandeville, Manchester. It said…
A downed JPS utility pole in Hellshire, Portmore, St Catherine on October 29, 2025 following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
09 Dec, 2025 0

Update | Government signs off on US$150m JPS loan - Vaz

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the Government has signed off on the US$150 million (J$24 billion) loan to the Jamaica Public Service Company, clearing the way for more overseas line workers to help…
Rescuers carry out the body of a victim from the site of a fire in Jakarta, Indonesia on December 9, 2025.
09 Dec, 2025 0

At least 22 people killed in office building fire in Indonesia

(AP) — A fire ripped through an office building in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman, police said. Flames engulfed the seven-story…
Karen Rosen-Baugh (left), president of Netball Jamaica, and Heather Goldson, chief marketing officer of the Supreme Ventures Group.
09 Dec, 2025 0

Netball boss believes in short-staffed Sunshine Girls

KAREN ROSEN-BAUGH, president of Netball Jamaica (NJ), is backing the depleted Sunshine Girls to rise to the challenge and secure victory against England as they prepare for a tough two-match Horizon…
Cavalier skipper Jeovanni Laing (right) produces a towering header ahead of Mount Pleasant’s Brian Lee Brown during a Jamaica Premier League match at the Stadium East field yesterday.
09 Dec, 2025 0

Cavalier hurt rusty leaders MoBay

CHAD JAMES netted a brace, his first goals for the club, as defending champions Cavalier cooled Jamaica Premier League (JPL) leaders Montego Bay United 3-0 in the early game at Stadium East yesterday.…