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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness addressing a land titling ceremony at the Lacovia Community Centre in St Elizabeth on Friday, December 12, 2025.
December 15, 2025

Gov’t to address land settlement issues in Westmoreland

The Government is to intensify efforts to regularise land settlements in Westmoreland, says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. Addressing a land titling ceremony at the Lacovia Community Centre in St…
This courthouse sketch provided by TRIAL international dated Dec. 3, 2025, shows Me Henri Thulliez, left, lawyer for the plaintiffs in Paris during the trial of former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala, who received a 30- year sentence over atrocities c
December 15, 2025

Former Congo rebel leader Lumbala sentenced to 30 years over wartime atrocities

(AP) — Ex-Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala was sentenced Monday in France to 30 years in prison over atrocities committed two decades ago during the Second Congo War. Rights groups have hailed the…
Anyone with information about the incident is being asked to contact the Highgate police.
December 15, 2025

Portland police probing alleged rape of CASE student

Detectives attached to the Port Antonio Criminal Investigative Branch in Portland are investigating the alleged rape of a female College of Agriculture Science and Education (CASE) student on Sunday…
December 15, 2025

Prisoner charged in death of fellow inmate at St Mary police station

A 23-year-old inmate has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of another prisoner at the Annotto Bay Police Station lock-up in St Mary. The accused is Nolando Atkinson, a…
Amina Taylor, journalist and broadcaster. She is the former editor of Pride Magazine and works as a producer, presenter and correspondent with Press TV in London.
December 15, 2025

Amina Taylor | 2025 was a political roller coaster year

If you ever wanted to experience ALL the political seasons in one year, then 2025 was the perfect opportunity to get on that political roller coaster of chaos and mayhem. It’s been terrifying enough…
December 15, 2025

20-year-old killed in Old Harbour crash

A 20-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash in Old Harbour, St Catherine, on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Keenon Perry, from Herring Hill Lane in Old…
Rob Reiner arrives at the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network's Respect Awards, in Beverly Hills, California on October 8, 2010.
December 15, 2025

Update | Son arrested after US filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife found dead

(AP) — Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, has been taken into custody after the deaths of the director-writer and his wife Michele, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press news agency. The…
The St Elizabeth Parish Court was damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025.
December 15, 2025

UDC mobilises for Black River clean-up following Holness order

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) says clean-up work in Black River, St Elizabeth, will begin "shortly", as it prepares to take charge of debris removal and restoration efforts…
Smith died on Sunday following a brief illness.
December 15, 2025

‘An outstanding media leader’ - Grange hails late RJRGLEANER CEO

Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister Olivia Grange has expressed sorrow at the sudden passing of Anthony Smith, Chief Executive Officer of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group. Smith…