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December 25, 2025

Man killed, several injured in multi-vehicle crash in St Mary

A man was killed and several others injured in a crash along the Oracabessa main road in St Mary early Christmas morning. The deceased has been identified by the police as 58-year-old Devon Anthony…
December 25, 2025

JCF mourning death of policewoman

Members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) are mourning the death of one of their colleagues who has passed away. The deceased has been identified as 46-year-old Corporal Avarene Morris, who was…
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December 25, 2025

Custos of St James urges Jamaicans to embrace compassion, justice and service for Christmas

Custos of St James, Bishop Conrad Pitkin, has called on Jamaicans to embrace compassion, justice, and service this Christmas, reminding them that the birth of Christ remains a source of “great joy for…
A convenience store employee prays while Jackpot payouts for Powerball and Mega Millions are displayed outside the store, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
December 25, 2025

Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands US$1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot

A Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a…
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December 25, 2025

Man fatally shot in police operation in Spanish Town

An investigation has been launched into the fatal shooting of a man during a police operation in Spanish Town, St Catherine early Christmas morning. The deceased has been identified by his alias…
A California Highway Patrol officer drives along California State Route 138 through mud Wednesday, December 24, 2025, near Wrightwood, California. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)
December 25, 2025

Storm system threatens more rainfall Christmas Day over waterlogged Southern California in US

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rain from a powerful winter storm that swept across Southern California has begun to taper off, but another storm system was on the horizon for Christmas Day with showers and…
Staff from the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs serve meals to residents of Hanover during the Ministry's Christmas outreach activity held at Rusea’s High School in Lucea on December 19, 2025.
December 25, 2025

Hundreds of Hanover families benefit from Justice Ministry’s Christmas outreach

More than 500 residents of Hanover were treated to a warm meal, gifted care packages and benefited from legal advice as the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs brought Christmas cheer to…
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December 25, 2025

TAJ implements special relief measure for taxpayers in parishes most affected by Hurricane Melissa

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reporting that it has implemented a special relief measure to support taxpayers whose business operations were significantly disrupted by the passage of Hurricane…
Dramaine Jones, regional operations manager at WPM Waste Management Ltd.
December 25, 2025

Illegal dumps being addressed in Westmoreland

Targeted waste removal strategies and the deployment of heavy equipment are being used to address illegal dumping and access constraints that emerged after the recent hurricane, WPM Waste Management…