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December 9, 2025
Dominican Republic grants US access to restricted areas for its deadly fight against drugs
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader announced Wednesday that he has authorized the United States government to operate inside restricted areas in the Caribbean…
December 9, 2025
NHT to procure first 2,500 semi-permanent housing units
The National Housing Trust (NHT) is in the process of procuring the first 2,500 semi-permanent housing units under the rapid deployment housing initiative. Assistant General Manager for Corporate…
December 9, 2025
Man accused of attempted robbery and shooting of taxi operator freed after almost three years behind bars
A man accused of shooting a taxi driver after trying to rob him of his vehicle has been freed of gun and robbery charges after spending almost three years behind bars. Twenty-five-year-old Royon…
December 9, 2025
NSWMA expands garbage collection with increased private sector support
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) continues to intensify garbage collection islandwide, clearing communities of waste and debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Addressing…
December 9, 2025
Government considering toll order to expand free access for relief efforts
The Government may have to move to issue a toll order to expand the categories of persons and vehicles that can access toll roads for free to carry out hurricane relief activities, amid restrictions…
December 9, 2025
Truck driver dies after suspected electrocution in St Catherine
The Spanish Town Criminal Investigation Branch in St Catherine has launched a probe into the death of a truck driver who is suspected to have been electrocuted. Dead is 27-year-old Demari Lewis of…
December 9, 2025
China sends medical team to support Jamaica’s hurricane recovery
Jamaica’s cohort of medical personnel responding to the impact of Hurricane Melissa is to be boosted by medical staff from China. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton said the Chinese…
December 9, 2025
Chlorine tests show satisfactory levels at majority of water systems in hurricane affected areas, says Tufton
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton on Thursday reported that assessments of water supply systems in areas impacted by Hurricane Melissa have found that the majority of the…
December 9, 2025
Corletts Road community in Spanish Town tense following murder of resident
Sections of the community of Corletts Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine are tense arising from the shooting death of a 60-year-old resident this morning. The deceased has been identified as…