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December 16, 2025
Woman charged with arson and burglary in Clarendon
A 54-year-old woman has been charged with arson and burglary in Clarendon after a dispute in August escalated to a fire incident on Friday. Jennifer Bachan, also known as ‘Sandra,’ a hospital…
December 16, 2025
Section Spanish Town Road to close temporarily for sewer repairs
The National Works Agency (NWA) has announced that a section of Spanish Town Road near the Sandy Gully Bridge in Kingston will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic, starting at 9 p.m. today.…
December 16, 2025
'Ride and whistle' - JTA urges Gov't to resolve issues with salaries and contracts
The Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) has formally called on the Government to resolve outstanding issues with salary increments and contracts, even as the country grapples with recovery from…
December 18, 2025
by THE EDITOR
Madam:
Focus on earthquakes, too
THE EDITOR, Madam: Reference is made to the article titled ‘Concrete Deck or Zinc – What’s the Best Option?’ by Jamel Banton, published in The Gleaner on December 15. The article was well written,…
December 16, 2025
Paulwell demands 'full transparency' after 7% hike in electricity bills
Opposition spokesman on energy Phillip Paulwell says the announced seven per cent electricity rate increase lacks legitimacy unless Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and the Office of Utilities…
December 18, 2025
by THE EDITOR
Madam:
Solar solution to help Parottee residents
THE EDITOR, Madam: The people of Parottee in St Elizabeth are certainly in dire circumstances. This is clearly seen in a video done by Jamaica Walk By. For the record, this is not unique, as many…
December 16, 2025
Man accused of murder remanded as bail application deferred to Gun Court
A bail application by a man accused of murder was not entertained in the St Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday as the judge indicated that the issue is for the Corporate Area Gun Court. Roddayne…
December 16, 2025
Justice of the peace arrested in St Andrew for allegedly soliciting cash to sign documents
A justice of the peace (JP) was arrested in St Andrew on Monday during a sting operation after allegedly collecting money to sign an official document, law-enforcement sources have confirmed. The JP…
December 16, 2025
Justice of the peace arrested in St Andrew for allegedly soliciting cash to sign documents
A justice of the peace (JP) was arrested in St Andrew on Monday during a sting operation after they allegedly collected money to sign an official document, law-enforcement sources have confirmed. The…