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December 20, 2025
Businessman charged after allegedly threatening man with gun
A businessman who allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened a man during a dispute on Slipe Road, Kingston, has been charged with assault at common law and possession of a prohibited weapon. The…
December 20, 2025
Four Jonathan Grant High retirees honoured for 130 years of service
Four retired educators at the St Catherine-based Jonathan Grant High School, who have contributed a combined 130 years of service, have been honoured by the institution. The retirees, who have each…
December 21, 2025
Occupant found dead as pickup truck recovered from river in St Elizabeth - JDF
A deceased occupant was recovered from a pickup truck that plunged into a river in Lacovia, St Elizabeth, the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has confirmed. The victim’s identity has not yet been…
December 20, 2025
Police: 'Significant delays' on PJ Patterson Highway after multiple-vehicle crash
Motorists will face significant delays on the PJ Patterson Highway following a multiple-vehicle collision near the Vineyards Toll Plaza, heading towards Old Harbour, the Jamaica Constabulary Force…
December 20, 2025
'Pussman' killed in alleged shootout with police in Spanish Town
One of three men who allegedly fired at police in Spanish Town on Friday morning was fatally shot, and an illegal firearm was seized, the police have reported. The two other men reportedly escaped.…
December 20, 2025
Clarendon College clinch 2025 Ben Francis Cup football title
Clarendon College are the champions of the 2025 ISSA Ben Francis Cup knockout football competition after defeating Cornwall College 2-1 in the final at the National Stadium on Saturday. Nayar…
December 20, 2025
STETHS edge Glenmuir on penalties to lift daCosta Cup title
St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) captured the 2025 ISSA/WATA daCosta Cup rural schoolboy football crown after edging Glenmuir High 8-7 on penalties at the National Stadium on Saturday…
December 19, 2025
by Tanesha Mundle
‘I still cry every night’
A senior police officer broke down in court last Friday after her son’s alleged killer raised a claim of self-defence, forcing sentencing to be aborted for the second time in five years. St Thomas…
December 19, 2025
by Edmond Campbell
Union leaders applaud move to make IDT awards digitally accessible
A prominent trade union leader has welcomed a recent move by the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) to publish its awards and related industrial relations resources on its website, describing the…