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Bishop Alvin Bailey.
December 30, 2025

Pastor rejects Warmington’s criticism of $75m allocation for rebuilding of churches

Bishop Dr Alvin Bailey, president of Jamaica Evangelical Alliance, is rejecting lawmaker Everald Warmington's criticisms of the Government's $75-million allocation to churches for…
The suspect was wanted in the alleged rape of a CASE student on December 14, 2025.
December 30, 2025

Update | Portland man wanted in alleged rape of CASE student killed in police confrontation

A 38-year-old man, wanted in connection with the alleged rape of a student at the College of Agriculture Science and Education (CASE) earlier this month, was shot dead in a reported police…
State Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Abka Fitz-Henley (left), and Opposition Spokesperson on Sports Wavell Hinds.
December 30, 2025

Government, Opposition salute sports journalist Donald Oliver

The Government and the Opposition have paid tribute to late sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver, hailing his professionalism, passion for storytelling, and impact on Jamaican sports media.…
Hague Primary School in Trelawny, where classrooms have been occupied by infirmary residents since Hurricane Melissa struck the island on October 28, 2025.
December 30, 2025

Prep work to start for relocation of infirmary residents from Hague Primary in Trelawny, says parish official

Work is scheduled to begin Tuesday on preparations to relocate 55 residents of the Trelawny Infirmary from Hague Primary School, according to Andrew Harrison, chief executive officer of the Trelawny…
Proposed site on Cornwall Street where prefab buildings are to be installed to temporarily house the Trelawny Infirmary, following damage to the facility during Hurricane Melissa.
December 30, 2025

Principal and parents concerned as infirmary residents remain at Hague Primary in Trelawny

Stakeholders at Hague Primary School in Trelawny are raising concerns about what they describe as the slow pace of efforts by the Trelawny Municipal Corporation to secure alternative accommodation for…
He is expected to be charged.
December 30, 2025

St Catherine man accused of allegedly sexually molesting 7-y-o daughter of his girlfriend

A 30-year-old St Catherine man has been arrested and charged for allegedly molesting the seven-year-old daughter of his girlfriend. He is charged with child pornography and sexual touching. The…
PAJ president, Dashan Hendricks.
December 30, 2025

PAJ remembers Donald Oliver as professional and passionate storyteller

The Press Association of Jamaica (PAJ) says it is deeply saddened by the passing of distinguished sports journalist and broadcaster Donald Oliver. Oliver died today at the age of 40. The PAJ says he…
A road is being cleared of debris after the passage of Hurricane Melissa
December 30, 2025

Labour Ministry to ‘supercharge’ household hurricane damage assessments with deployment of 600 assessors

The Ministry of Labour says it will accelerate household damage assessment operations following Hurricane Melissa as it seeks to provide additional assistance to affected families. The ministry says…
The NWC says it will continue operational adjustments to address any remaining challenges
December 30, 2025

NWC says piped water restored to remaining sections of Rose Heights, St James

The National Water Commission (NWC) is reporting that piped water supply has now been successfully restored to the remaining sections of Rose Heights in Montego Bay, St James, following remedial work…