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December 9, 2025
Former school football coach freed of sex assault convictions
The Court of Appeal has quashed the sex-assault convictions of former high school football coach Kevin Williams, ruling that the trial judge caused a “miscarriage of justice” by refusing to postpone…
December 9, 2025
by Janet Silvera
Indian community in MoBay raises $10m for hurricane recovery
WESTERN BUREAU: The Indian community in Montego Bay, St James, has raised $10 million to support recovery efforts across the parish and has committed to help restore one of the worst-affected schools…
December 9, 2025
by Edmond Campbell
11 leptospirosis, 2 tetanus cases confirmed in west
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting 11 cases of leptospirosis following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. According to Dr Karen Webster Kerr, principal medical officer and national…
December 9, 2025
by Kimone Francis
Hendricks calls for inclusive rebuilding
Jamaica’s multibillion-dollar rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Melissa must put the needs of persons with disabilities at the centre, the country’s chief disability advocate has urged. Thousands of…
December 9, 2025
by Bryan Miller
MP Purkiss cries for more support for Hanover Eastern
WESTERN BUREAU: Hanover Eastern Member of Parliament Andrea Purkiss has sharply criticised the level of government assistance reaching her constituency following the devastation caused by Category 5…
December 9, 2025
by Carl Gilchrist
Poko Loko rides out Melissa unscathed
Opened to much fanfare on June 16, 2024, one of Ocho Rios’ most unique attractions, the Poko Loko floating bar, lasted just 17 days before Hurricane Beryl tore it apart on July 3, with looters then…
December 9, 2025
by Janet Silvera
Regional leaders to arrive, tour hurricane-hit west today
WESTERN BUREAU: A team of Caribbean leaders, joined by officials from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), is expected to arrive in the island this morning to tour hurricane-ravaged communities…
December 9, 2025
by Kimone Francis
Shelter crisis
Shelter managers at Petersfield High School in Westmoreland are scrambling to relocate families displaced by Hurricane Melissa, as pressure mounts to free up classroom space for fifth- and sixth-form…
December 9, 2025
Toll Authority announces updated protocols for toll exemption for relief vehicles
The Toll Authority has announced updated protocols for toll exemption for vehicles carrying relief supplies, effective Monday. Under the new protocols, vehicles will fall under two categories -…