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December 9, 2025
BOJ maintains policy rate at 5.75 per cent
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has announced it is holding its policy rate at 5.75 per cent per annum. It says during meetings on September 25 and 26, its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held…
December 9, 2025
by Ruddy Mathison
Community rallies after 7-y-o student raped while heading home
The brutal rape of a seven-year-old girl last Thursday has sparked outrage and mobilised a strong response from parents, residents, and national stakeholders, who have rallied to comfort a student…
December 9, 2025
by Bryan Miller
NWA says Riley River to be cleared of bamboos this week
Western Bureau: Following another round of flooding which left a section of Lucea, Hanover, under water two weeks ago, the National Works Agency (NWA) says the bamboo-clogged Riley River, one of two…
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December 9, 2025
One man killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda, Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP): Authorities in The Bahamas closed most schools yesterday as Tropical Storm Imelda dropped heavy rain in the northern Caribbean, including over Cuba where landslides killed…
December 9, 2025
Nepal shocks West Indies with record 90-run win in T20 series triumph
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Nepal shocked the West Indies by a record 90 runs and won their Twenty20 series with a match to spare on Monday. Nepal played the two-time world champion for the…
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December 9, 2025
Congressional leaders leave White House meeting without deal to avoid government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP): A government shutdown fast approaching, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders left a White House meeting with President Donald Trump yesterday afternoon showing little…
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December 9, 2025
Trump, Netanyahu agree on plan to end Gaza war, await Hamas acceptance of terms
WASHINGTON (AP): United States (US) President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday they’ve agreed on a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it’s unclear whether Hamas…
December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
Rev Thomas lauded for 20 years of service to Burchell Baptist Circuit
WESTERN BUREAU: Reverend Dr Davewin Thomas, who has been serving the Burchell Circuit of Baptist Churches in St James for more than 20 years, was on Sunday honoured for his service with multiple…
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December 9, 2025
SAJ hosts Members’ Mingle with First Global Bank
The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) hosted its Members’ Mingle on Thursday, September 25, 2025 welcoming representatives from SAJ member companies for an evening of networking and industry…