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December 9, 2025
UK government plans to scrap some jury trials in an attempt to clear court backlog
LONDON (AP) — The right to trial by jury will be pared back in Britain in an attempt to clear a backlog of cases clogging up the justice system, the government announced Tuesday. Justice Secretary…
December 9, 2025
JDF engineers to assist with rebuilding in Accompong
Engineers from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will be assisting with repairs to damaged buildings in Accompong and surrounding areas in St Elizabeth, says Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. …
December 9, 2025
Same-day processing of driver’s licence on hold due to ongoing technical issues - TAJ
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising the public that the technical issues affecting the processing of same-day driver's licence continue to persist. The TAJ says the disruption follows a…
December 9, 2025
Police arrest three employees of St Catherine Municipal Corporation as part of investigation
Three persons employed at the St Catherine Municipal Corporation have been taken into custody by the police for questioning following an operation today. The Gleaner understands that the municipal…
December 9, 2025
Caribbean Airlines to end Tortola and Puerto Rico routes in January 2026
Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is reporting that it will discontinue service on its Tortola, British Virgin Islands, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, routes effective January 10, 2026, following comprehensive…
December 9, 2025
INDECOM probing fatal police shootings in St James and St Mary
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing two separate fatal police shootings that occurred on Monday. One man was shot and killed during an alleged confrontation in Salt…
December 9, 2025
Corruption prosecutor recommends charges against finance ministry junior minister Zavia Mayne over statutory declarations
Junior Minister in the Ministry of Finance Zavia Mayne should be charged for allegedly failing to provide information requested on his income and assets, including documentation for the $120-million…
December 9, 2025
Mayne rejects Integrity Commission claim of non-compliance regarding statutory declarations
Junior Minister in the Ministry of Finance Zavia Mayne has rejected claims by the Integrity Commission that he has failed to supply information requested regarding his statutory declarations, thereby…
December 9, 2025
Policewoman reportedly accidentally shot in Portland, probe launched
The Port Antonio police in Portland are investigating an incident in which a policewoman was reportedly shot accidentally on Tuesday. Details of the incident have not been released. However, it is…