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Roogae Kirlew
December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

IC recommends charges for three

The director of corruption prosecution has ruled that charges be laid against three councillors who failed to submit their statutory declarations on time, breaching the Integrity Commission Act (ICA).…
The area behind the home, where 13-year-old Shantina Sergeant’s burnt remains were found in the district of Riverside Drive in Bailleston, Clarendon, on Tuesday.
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…
Minister of Health and Wellness, Christopher Tufton.
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…
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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…
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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…
The section of Nonpariel Road in Negril, Westmoreland, where an autistic child was struck by a vehicle while running across the roadway. The incident has renewed calls for improved supervision and safety measures for special needs children. 
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…
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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…
Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon (centre), minister of education, skills, youth and information; Sally Porteous (left), and David Harris (centre), president and CEO of Christel House International; speaking with the student Icana Blackwood (second left) during
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

Education minister pledges new models to transform schools

Jamaica’s education system could soon see sweeping innovations aimed at transforming how schools operate across the island, according to Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon. Speaking on…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness holds the hand of a grieving woman who lost her niece along the Commodore Road in Linstead, St Catherine, on October 6, where nine persons were shot by gunmen, five fatally on October 5.
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

‘ACT OF TERROR’

The death of four-year-old Shannon Gordon, one of five persons murdered during Sunday night’s mass shooting in St Catherine, has left her relatives and teachers shattered. During the incident in the…