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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…
December 16, 2025
Driver fined $450,000 or 12 months in prison for friend’s death in Portmore crash
A St Catherine motorist who pleaded guilty to causing the death of his friend in a motor vehicle crash in 2021 has been fined $450,000 or 12 months in prison. His driver’s licence has been suspended…
December 16, 2025
Court rules PSG must pay more than US$70M to Mbappé in dispute over unpaid wages
A labour court in France has ruled Paris Saint-Germain must pay more than 60 million euros (US$70 million) to footballer Kylian Mbappé in a dispute over unpaid wages and bonuses. The case is linked to…
December 16, 2025
by Erica Virtue
Commission appointment about giving voice to coaches - Riley
Jamaican coach David Riley’s appointment to the World Coaches’ Commission was not a lone achievement the veteran has said. The Excelsior, national coach, and founder of Technique Lab Sports…