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December 9, 2025
Manchester residents warned to stay out of rising floodwaters
The Manchester Health Department is advising residents of the parish to avoid direct contact with the rising floodwaters in Content, Williamsfield in Manchester. It notes that floodwaters pose a…
December 9, 2025
Police High Command condemns constables' murder, promises swift justice
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Police High Command is condemning the brutal murder of two police constables on Waltham Park Road, Kingston 11, on Thursday night, calling it an "attack on…
December 9, 2025
Rising water in Content, Manchester, could take weeks to recede, WRA indicates
The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has indicated it is still unable to say when rising groundwater in Content, Manchester, will start receding, but is “hoping” that it will soon start to balance out…
December 9, 2025
School community at Bridgeport primary mourns murder of teacher and her daughter at their home
The gruesome murder of 29-year-old Bridgeport Primary School teacher Tara Pinnock and her 14-year-old daughter, Talia Wright, has sent shockwaves throughout the school community, leaving students and…
December 9, 2025
Gov’t exploring GIS geo-tagging to boost Hurricane Melissa response
The Government is exploring the use of geographic information system (GIS) geo-tagging technology to enhance its ongoing response to Hurricane Melissa. The solution was discussed during a stakeholder…
December 9, 2025
UWI announces new dates for graduations postponed due to Melissa
The University of the West Indies, Mona has announced new dates for its graduation ceremonies which were postponed due to Hurricane Melissa. The ceremonies, originally scheduled for October 30 to…
December 9, 2025
Body of man found hanging from tree in Manchester
A man was found hanging from a tree in Spalding, Manchester on Friday, the police have confirmed. However, Superintendent Carey Duncan, commanding officer for the Manchester Police Division, said the…
December 9, 2025
Jamaican man extradited to US for alleged lottery scamming to go on trial for wire and mail fraud
A Jamaican man who was extradited to Washington in the United States on allegations of defrauding an elderly American woman in a lottery scam has been ordered detained by a court pending trial on four…
December 9, 2025
Operating hours at ports extended
The Port Authority of Jamaica is reporting that extended opening hours have been implemented across major port facilities as it deals with the rise in hurricane relief cargo, as well as the impending…