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December 9, 2025
Full Transcript: The Gleaner releases interview on MegaMart Montego Bay closure
I n response to online reports suggesting that The Gleaner’s front page story of November 20 headlined 'Mega Blow' incorrectly reported the permanent closure of the Montego Bay branch of…
December 9, 2025
Court revokes bail of St Catherine taxi operator charged for allegedly stealing telecom cables
St Catherine taxi operator Dwayne Jones, who is charged for allegedly being in possession of cables and wires belonging to a telecommunication company, had his bail revoked in the parish court today…
December 9, 2025
Royalton pushes reopening of resorts in Jamaica to 2026, cites safety concerns after Hurricane Melissa
Royalton Resorts has pushed back the reopening of its Jamaican properties to mid-2026, saying extensive post-Hurricane Melissa assessments have made it impossible to resume operations earlier without…
December 9, 2025
Man arrested after loaded gun seized at home in Mavis Bank
A man was arrested by the police and a loaded gun seized at his home in Mavis Bank, St Andrew this morning. The police report that about 10:00 a.m. members of the St Andrew North Police Division…
December 9, 2025
New operations outlined for courts in St Elizabeth and Westmoreland amid Melissa
The public is being advised that changes have been made to court operations in St Elizabeth and Westmoreland due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Effective Monday, November 24, the St Elizabeth…
December 9, 2025
Electricity returns to parts of Hanover and Westmoreland after over three weeks in the dark from Hurricane Melissa
After more than three weeks in the dark, some residents of Hanover and Westmoreland finally got back electricity on Thursday night, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Negril, notably…
December 9, 2025
Man fatally shot by police in alleged confrontation in St Thomas
A man was fatally shot by the police during an alleged confrontation in Gutter Head district, St Thomas today. The deceased has been identified as Christopher Duffus. The incident happened at 4:40…
December 9, 2025
FAA warns all US pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over ‘worsening security situation’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday warned all pilots to “exercise caution” when flying in the airspace over Venezuela “due to the worsening security situation and…
December 9, 2025
Portland hoteliers prepare to fill tourism gap left by hurricane devastation
After Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica’s tourism capital, Montego Bay, eastern parishes such as Portland are seizing the chance to welcome visitors and showcase their attractions. Tourism Minister…