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The US Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive programme to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
December 9, 2025

Border Patrol monitoring US drivers and detaining those with ‘suspicious’ travel patterns

The US Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious, The Associated Press has…
The court heard that Dookhoo, who had a history of alcohol use, would become irritated when his mother confronted him about his drinking.
December 9, 2025

Dominican Republic court strikes down gay sex ban in police and armed forces

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic has issued a landmark ruling ending a ban that criminalized same-sex conduct within the country’s police…
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December 9, 2025

Water Resources Authority says groundwater levels in Content, Manchester slowly receding after flooding

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) says groundwater levels in Content, Manchester, which caused flooding in the community, are now slowly receding. The rising water levels have been attributed to…
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December 9, 2025

Uzi sub-machine gun seized in St Mary

The Annotto Bay police in St Mary seized a sub-machine gun on Thursday during an operation in the Port-Auto Lane area. According to a police report, at approximately 4:25 p.m., cops, and acting on…
Prakazrel Pras Michel, a member of the 1990s hip-hop group the Fugees, accompanied by defence lawyer David Kenner (right), arrives at federal court April 3, 2023, in Washington.
December 9, 2025

Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel 'Pras' Michel of the Fugees was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funnelling…
The victorious JLP candidate, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

BALLOT RIFT

The Supreme Court is expected to rule next month on the case filed by Paul Buchanan against the Constituted Authority, which rejected his bid to have the St Andrew West Central general election…
Pearnel Charles Jr, minister of labour and social security.
December 9, 2025 by Corey Robinson

Charles details shift to needs-based hurricane relief

As of yesterday, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, working with the Jamaica Defence Force and other partners, had made 138 air and ground drops with relief for communities that remain…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Gov’t targeting hard-hit communities in hurricane debris response, exploring options to manage waste

Expressing concern about the potential health risks posed by debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says a team has been established to oversee and manage the…
Raddesh Roman stands tall in the saddle as DIGITAL ONE wins the Trevor McKenzie Trophy over five furlongs round at Caymanas Park on September 15, 2024.
December 9, 2025 by Ainsley Walters

Easy assignment for Digital One

AFTER failing by a length to land the gamble at 7-2 behind fellow American DOTHRAKI making his local debut, October 19, DIGITAL ONE gets an easier pace to dominate in Sunday’s Alsafra Trophy at seven…