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December 9, 2025

Truck driver shot dead in Newlands, Portmore

A 44-year-old truck driver was shot dead in Newlands, Portmore, on Sunday, the St Catherine South police say. The deceased is suspected to be from Craighead, Golden District in Manchester. Reports…
Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica on October 28, 2025, brought widespread flooding, wind damage, and disruption to communities and critical infrastructure, leaving the country facing its most costly natural disaster on record.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica gets trillion-dollar aid package to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa

Five major international financial institutions have assembled a US$6.7 billion package, just over J$1 trillion, to support Jamaica’s recovery and reconstruction following Hurricane Melissa. The…
The NWC says it will continue to operate these distribution points until piped water supply is restored to all communities. -File photo
December 9, 2025

NWC establishes water distribution points in Hanover and Westmoreland

The National Water Commission (NWC) has established water distribution points across Hanover and Westmoreland to ensure residents have access to water following Hurricane Melissa. In Hanover, tanks…
December 9, 2025

Jury frees man of multiple sex offences

A 37-year-old man was acquitted of multiple sex offences in the Supreme Court on Friday, after the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The accused had been charged with indecent assault, grievous…
She was admitted for further treatment and observation.
December 9, 2025

Cameroon's top opposition leader dies after weeks of detention

Cameroon's top opposition leader, Anicet Ekane, has died after weeks of detention at the age of 74, his lawyers and family said Monday, alleging that he had struggled to breathe but didn't…
No damage or injuries have been reported in connection with the quake.
December 9, 2025

Minor earthquake felt in St Elizabeth

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 was felt in St Elizabeth on Monday morning, according to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. No damage or injuries have…
December 9, 2025

Westmoreland farmer charged with murder after man found chopped to death

A 63-year-old Westmoreland farmer has been charged with murder in connection with the killing of another man whose body was discovered with chop wounds in Mooreland Hill last month. Charged is…
December 9, 2025

Two men arrested after suspected cocaine seized in St Mary

Two men were arrested on Friday after detectives seized three parcels of a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine during an operation along the Tower Isle main road in St Mary. The police…
December 9, 2025

JCF warns of fraud scheme targeting motor vehicle sellers

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has issued a warning to members of the public following reports of scammers posing as police officers and extorting money from persons who have sold or are…