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December 9, 2025
by Lester Hinds
Former bank executive Norman Reid has died
Former National Commercial Bank (NCB) executive, Norman Reid, described as a true family man, has died at the age of 70 years old. Reid died at home this morning. He was a career banker and noted…
December 9, 2025
by Sashana Small
‘A WICKED ACT’
Residents of the usually quiet community of Riverside Drive in Bailleston, Clarendon, are reeling from shock and grief after the burnt and partially decomposed body of 13-year-old Shantina Sergeant…
December 9, 2025
by Edmond Campbell
Snap raids under fire
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has recommended that a senior officer from the rank of inspector or above should be present on all planned police operations. The police…
December 9, 2025
by Kimone Francis
IC: Tufton’s ‘indirect’ influence led to $80m in contracts for friend’s firm
Cabinet Minister Dr Christopher Tufton’s actions “indirectly” influenced the health ministry’s engagement of a marketing firm of his friend that resulted in the entity being awarded contracts of just…
December 9, 2025
by Tanesha Mundle
Pinnock’s defence wants indictment order rejected in ‘stillborn’ fraud case
Calling the prosecution’s case “stillborn,” senior defence attorney Hugh Wildman yesterday urged the court to reject an indictment order against former Education Minister Ruel Reid and others in their…
December 9, 2025
by Kimone Francis
IFC urges Gov’t to reinstate public sector wage cap
The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) says the Government must consider reintroducing a ceiling on wages and salaries following its latest assessment of the Dr Andrew Holness administration’s fiscal…
December 9, 2025
by Mickalia Kington
Llandilo student with severe ADHD hit by car
A 15-year-old student from the Llandilo School of Special Education in Westmoreland remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital as of last…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Reputed female gang leader ‘Toots’ nabbed in MoBay
WESTERN BUREAU: The business community in Montego Bay, St James, is expressing relief following the arrest of reputed female gang leader only known as ‘Toots’ and six of her alleged associates. The…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
Heritage and heroes in the spotlight at Great Huts Eco Resort
FROM FRIDAY, October 17 to Monday, October 20, Great Huts Eco Resort, an eco-friendly, Afrocentric nature sanctuary, perched on the cliffs overlooking the turquoise Boston Bay in eastern Portland,…