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December 9, 2025 by Andre Williams

Bank systems take spotlight in Sagicor fraud case

There were several tense moments during Thursday’s sitting of the Sagicor fraud trial as defence attorneys aggressively questioned a former banker who returned to the stand for cross-examination. The…
Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, Wang Jinfeng (second right), greets crew members of the ‘Ark Silk Road; medical ship at the Montego Bay Cruise Ship Terminal on Thursday.
December 9, 2025 by Janet Silvera

Chinese medical ship a lifeline, says Fray

WESTERN BUREAU: Western Jamaica’s health sector has received a critical boost with the arrival of China’s Navy hospital ship Ark Silk Road, which began a three-day medical mission in Montego Bay, St…
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon (right) and vice-president of the Fujian Association of Jamaica, Yansen Li, at the handing over of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies by Chinese business communities in Montego Bay and Trinidad on Thursday.
December 9, 2025 by Albert Ferguson

J’can, Trindidadian Chinese communities partner to step up relief

WESTERN BUREAU: The Chinese community in Montego Bay, St James, has joined forces with the Trinidad and Tobago Chinese Chamber of Commerce to deliver humanitarian aid to residents still reeling from…
 A man rides his bicycle past police station in Pont-Sonde, Haiti, October 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph, File)
December 9, 2025

Alleged gang leader sentenced to life in prison in US for kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Haiti

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man alleged to be the founder and leader of a Haitian gang was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison in the United States for orchestrating the kidnapping of 17 people,…
The Christiana Bypass in Manchester. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Traffic changes for Christiana, Manchester and Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth for festive season

The National Works Agency (NWA) has instituted traffic changes for Christiana, Manchester and Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth for the festive season. The adjustment will run from Monday, December 8 to…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
December 9, 2025

PM travels to New York for official business

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has departed the country for New York, USA on official duties. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says Holness will be away from Thursday, December 4,…
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Olivia Grange, addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on December 3, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica receives donation of US$5,000 from Royal Ethiopian Trust

The Royal Ethiopian Trust has made a US$5,000 donation to support Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa Recovery efforts. The disclosure was made by Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Olivia…
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December 9, 2025

Remedial works being undertaken along Bull Bay main road to address defects, expect delays - NWA

The National Works Agency (NWA) says remedial works are being undertaken along the Bull Bay main road to address defects that have manifested since the opening of the four lanes to the motoring…
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December 9, 2025

Tax offices across western Jamaica offering limited services

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says tax offices across western Jamaica are currently offering limited services with reduced operating hours arising from Hurricane Melissa. TAJ says among the…