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December 9, 2025
Jamaica failed to show solidarity with Palestine at UN assembly - PNP
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is criticising the Government for what it describes as a failure to demonstrate solidarity with the Palestinian people during key moments at the United…
December 9, 2025
Tropical Storm Octave forms at sea in Pacific Ocean, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) — A tropical storm formed Tuesday in the Pacific Ocean far from land, forecasters said. Tropical Storm Octave was well off the coast of Mexico, centred about 930 miles (1,500 kilometres)…
December 9, 2025
US wants Ja to step up fight against human trafficking, country maintains Tier 2 ranking
The United States wants Jamaica to improve its efforts against human trafficking, arguing that the country continues to fall short in critical areas such as adequate funding for victim protection…
December 9, 2025
Another major ganja bust in St Thomas, two men charged
The police have made another major ganja bust in St Thomas. Members of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (C-TOC), supported by the Firearms and Narcotics Investigation…
December 9, 2025
Assault trial of University Hospital chief doctor pushed back to February
The assault case involving Dr Carl Bruce, medical chief of staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies, has been rescheduled for trial in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on February 9…
December 9, 2025
St Elizabeth Parish Court at Black River temporarily closed for refurbishment
The St Elizabeth Parish Court at Black River has been temporarily closed to facilitate refurbishing works. The Court Administration Division says the works, which are to take approximately three…
December 9, 2025
Jamaican gov't urged to hire Cuban workers directly to prevent forced labour
The Jamaican government is being urged to hire Cuban workers directly and utilise hiring practices that are in line with domestic and international law to prevent forced labour among Cuban workers in…
December 9, 2025
Seaton Crescent, Westmoreland residents protest over fatal police shooting
There was a tense stand-off between the police and residents of Seaton Crescent in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, today as they protested the fatal shooting of one of their own during an alleged…
December 9, 2025
Holness welcomes UN Security Council resolution authorising Gang Suppression Force for Haiti
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has welcomed the adoption of the UN Security Council resolution authorising the transition of the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti into a Gang…