News
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…