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The new Little London Police Station in Westmorland was officially opened on November 28, 2025.
December 9, 2025

New Little London Police Station in Westmoreland officially opened

The new Little London Police Station in Westmorland was officially opened today. The upgraded facility replaces the previous station, which was destroyed by fire. The structure was also recently…
In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers on a rubber boat evacuate residents from their flooded home in North Sumatra province, Indonesia Tuesday, November 25, 2025. (BASARNAS via AP)
December 9, 2025

Death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia rises to 164

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said, as rescue workers found their…
In this undated photo provided by her attorney, Todd Pomerleau, Any Lucia Lopez Belloza celebrates her high school graduation in Texas.
December 9, 2025

College freshman in US is deported flying home for Thanksgiving surprise, despite court order

Concord, N.H. (AP) — A college freshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was instead deported to Honduras in violation of a court order, according to her…
University of London Chancellor Princess Anne (left) speaks with Professor Sir Hilary Beckles during the conferment ceremony on November 19 in the United Kingdom.
December 9, 2025

University of London honours Beckles

The University of London has conferred the degree of Honorary Doctor of Social Sciences on Professor Sir Hilary Beckles. The award was presented during the university’s Foundation Day ceremony on…
CIBC Caribbean Jamaica Head of Country, Annique Dawkins (centre), with the bank’s 2025 Unsung Heroes Dr Kirk Morgan (right), winner; Tennielle Campbell Williamson, runner-up at the CIBC Caribbean 2025 Unsung Heroes Awards Ceremony at the Terra Nova All S
December 9, 2025

Two Jamaicans recognised in CIBC Caribbean Unsung Heroes Awards

CIBC Caribbean has honoured two Jamaicans for their quiet, consistent service to others as part of its 2025 Unsung Heroes Awards, a regional programme celebrating extraordinary contributions made…
Beverly Nichols (second right) poses with volunteers and the shipment of solar generators and bottled water donated by her Push Start Foundation.
December 9, 2025

NY charity provides power, water to hurricane-hit Jamaicans

Beverly Nichols, head of New York-based Push Start Foundation, has long supported her homeland. So when Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica’s western parishes, she quickly mobilised help. Within two…
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December 9, 2025

‘Tis the season for giving

There are gifts, and then there are gifts – the ones inventive enough to surprise and delight the recipient. Some are fun; others, practical. They all aim to improve how we do or enjoy things.…
Chief Public Health Inspector for Portland, Lorenzo Hume
December 9, 2025 by Gareth Davis Sr

Portland residents told to guard against rats after floods

Health officials are warning residents to guard against rodents after Hurricane Melissa disrupted habitats in October. Medical Officer of Health Dr Sharon Lewis and Chief Public Health Inspector…
New correctional officers on parade at the 87th Intake Passing Out Ceremony in Moneague, St Ann on Friday, November 28, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Dept of Correctional Services welcomes 87 new officers

Eighty-seven recruits have joined the ranks of the Department of Correctional Services following Friday’s Passing-out Parade for the 87th Intake of Correctional Officers at the United Pentecostal…