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December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Psychiatrists declare mother unfit for trial in infant’s death

WESTERN BUREAU: Two psychiatrists have concluded that a St James woman accused of killing her infant daughter is unfit to stand trial. Shamoya Green is charged with the death of her five-month-old…
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Argentina's President Javier Milei in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
December 9, 2025

US strikes another boat accused of carrying drugs in waters off Venezuela, killing 6, Trump says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States struck another small boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela, killing six people, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. Those who died in the…
 Professor William ‘Bill’ Aiken, district governor of Rotary International District 7020, addressing Rotarians and guests at the Rotary Club of Montego Bay’s weekly meeting on October 14, 2025.
December 9, 2025 by Albert Ferguson

Rotary governor calls for nationwide defibrillator rollout to save lives

WESTERN BUREAU: Professor William Aiken, district governor of Rotary International District 7020, is calling for the widespread installation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) across Jamaica,…
Lila Ike. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Bail extended for reggae singer Lila Ike in indecent language and disorderly conduct case

Bail was today further extended for reggae singer Lila Ike and her co-accused, who are both charged with indecent language, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest in relation to a traffic stop along…
Investigators said that in total more than 200 firearms were smuggled during the three-year conspiracy.
December 9, 2025

Update | Man who broke into church in Portmore twice pleads guilty

The 39-year-old man who broke into a church in Portmore, St Catherine twice pleaded guilty today, telling the court that he fell on hard times following the passing of his parents. Robert Barnett was…
Jason Henzell (left) and Josef Bogdanovich receive their citations from Tiffany Raspberry, deputy mayor for intergovernmental affairs in New York.
December 9, 2025

Joe Bogdanovich receives AFJ International Achievement Award in New York

It was a night of Jamaican pride and international prestige as Josef ‘Joe’ Bogdanovich, chief executive officer of DownSound Entertainment, producers of Reggae Sumfest, received the International…
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying football match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon, Tuesday, October 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
December 9, 2025

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo sets goalscoring record in World Cup qualifiers

LISBON (AP) — Another goal, another record for Cristiano Ronaldo. The 40-year-old Ronaldo became the player with the most goals in World Cup qualifiers by scoring a 22nd-minute equaliser from close…
Petrojam Refinery.
December 9, 2025

Petrojam mum on lab staff complaints, cites ongoing talks

Petrojam has declined to publicly address allegations raised by laboratory technicians about deteriorating working conditions and management practices, stating only that discussions with staff over…
Potential homeowners at the delayed Hellshire View development in St Catherine staged a protest outside the property on September 5, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Disgruntled Hellshire View home purchasers meet with PM; developer to provide completion timeline

Prospective homeowners of the long-delayed Hellshire View Housing Scheme in St Catherine are feeling more hopeful following a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness, who has given the…