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December 9, 2025
NWC distances itself from sewage overflow in downtown Kingston
The National Water Commission (NWC) is distancing itself from the presence of raw sewage in a section of downtown Kingston. The NWC says the affected blocked drains are not a part of its network…
December 9, 2025
Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records restaurant in St James extensively damaged by early-morning fire
A pre-dawn fire caused extensive damage to Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records Restaurant and Bar on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard early Saturday, with fire investigators probing the cause after flames tore…
December 9, 2025
Fatal police shooting in Old Harbour
A man was fatally shot by the police during an alleged confrontation in Old Harbour, St Catherine on Friday. The deceased has been identified as 37-year-old shopkeeper Domar Lee of Marlie Acres in…
December 9, 2025
Gun Court for municipal cop charged for allegedly hitting taxi operator with firearm during dispute
The Portmore, St Catherine municipal police officer who is charged with allegedly using his weapon to hit a taxi operator during an argument that developed into a fight is to go before the Gun Court…
December 9, 2025
Police seeking help to reunite woman in hospital with family
The police are seeking the public’s assistance in reuniting a woman who is in hospital with her family. She gave her name as Laverna Thomas; however, the police say she is unable to provide any…
December 9, 2025
Labour Ministry to launch disaster self-reporting form
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be launching a disaster self-reporting form, which will enable householders to submit information on Hurricane Melissa damage or loss electronically. …
December 9, 2025
Woman charged for allegedly stealing cell phones while making report at police station
A woman who was at a police station in the Corporate Area making a report has been charged for allegedly stealing the cell phones of another woman who was also at the station filing a report. Charged…
December 9, 2025
Brazil’s ex-president Jair Bolsonaro arrested over alleged plot to escape and avoid 27-year prison term
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s federal police on Saturday arrested former president Jair Bolsonaro over suspicion he was plotting to escape and avoid starting a 27-year prison sentence for leading a…
December 9, 2025
by Livern Barrett
NO NEED FOR FROG FRIGHT
Thousands of tadpoles or “baby frogs” that were captured in a viral video in floodwaters in Manchester are “not cause for concern”, the country’s environment regulator has indicated. The social media…