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December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | Travelling to and from the UK on an eVisa
Dear Mr Bassie, I have received an eVisa to travel to the United Kingdom. I would like to know if there is anything else that I need to do before travelling. Thanks in advance. WN Dear WN, Persons…
December 9, 2025
100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria released; more still being held
(AP) — A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school last month have been released, the Christian Association of Nigeria said Monday, adding that more than 100 students…
December 9, 2025
Ninja Man murder appeal delayed to March 2026
The long-awaited appeal hearing for entertainer Desmond 'Ninja Man' Ballentyne and his two co-convicts has been postponed as legal representation for one of the men is sorted. The case is…
December 9, 2025
PNP's Paul Buchanan loses latest bid to overturn Holness victory in St Andrew West Central
The Supreme Court has dismissed Paul Buchanan's latest attempt to overturn the election result for the St Andrew West Central constituency, which was won by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in…
December 9, 2025
Chickenpox outbreak at St Andrew police station delays murder case
There is an outbreak of the chicken pox disease at the Hunts Bay Police Station in St Andrew, the country’s top prosecutor disclosed on Monday. Claudette Thompson, director of public prosecutions,…
December 9, 2025
Chinese medical ship to see only 100 patients daily on Monday and Tuesday, says Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says only 100 patients will be seen daily, on a first-come, first-served basis aboard the Chinese medical vessel, Silk Road Ark. The advisory covers today and…
December 9, 2025
Petrojam reopens Montego Bay fuel facility after hurricane repairs
Fuel tankers are once again rolling out of Petrojam’s Montego Bay Industrial Loading Rack, following four weeks of repairs after Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage in western Jamaica. The…
December 9, 2025
Defence to seek dismissal of murder charge in Donna-Lee Donaldson case
Defence lawyers on Monday signalled they will seek to have the murder case against policeman Constable Noel Maitland dismissed after prosecutors closed their case in the high-profile trial over the…
December 9, 2025
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging US$72 billion offer by Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount on Monday launched a hostile takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, initiating a potentially bruising battle with rival bidder Netflix to buy the company behind HBO, CNN…