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December 10, 2025
JPS says it met Dec 10 restoration targets for St Mary, Portland, Manchester, Clarendon and St Ann
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says it has met its December 10 target of restoring electricity to 95 per cent of customers in St Mary and Portland by the first week of December, and to 75…
December 10, 2025
Vaz defends $24 billion JPS loan, says no additional funds planned
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says there is no proposal for any additional public funds beyond the US$150 million (J$24 billion) loan provided to the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to fast-track…
December 10, 2025
Senior official at Parliament flagged for private use of gov't vehicle - audit report
A vehicle from the fleet at the Houses of Parliament (HoP) was used for unofficial purposes by the facilities and operations manager, in breach of Government policy, a report from the Auditor…
December 10, 2025
Kingston mayor says KSAMC losing money covering central government expenses
Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby says the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has been forced to fund salary expenses that are the responsibility of the central Government, leaving a…
December 10, 2025
Alleged robber fatally shot by police following break-in at Phoenix Park Village
Alleged robbers were stopped in their tracks by the police in the gated community of Phoenix Park Village, Phase 3, in Portmore, St Catherine this afternoon. One of the men was shot dead, while his…
December 10, 2025
Holness hails Montego Bay’s crime turnaround as The Pinnacle tops out Jamaica’s tallest building
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says Montego Bay has undergone a dramatic public-safety turnaround, arguing that sustained reductions in crime are essential for the town to fulfil its economic…
December 10, 2025
JCF investigating reports of real estate fraud since Hurricane Melissa
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is reporting that it is actively investigating recent reports of real estate fraud being perpetrated against persons who have been impacted by Hurricane Melissa. …
December 10, 2025
KSAMC divisions to get $2.5 million each for December employment programme
Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby has announced that each division of the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has been allocated $2.5 million towards an employment-generation programme for…
December 10, 2025
Holness appeals to Chinese contractors to help build affordable housing
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has challenged Chinese contractors to use their expertise to help Jamaica build affordable housing, saying the country cannot celebrate luxury construction while…