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December 16, 2025
St Andrew police extend curfew for Park and 100 Lane communities
The 48-hour curfew imposed for the communities of Park and 100 Lane off Red Hills Road, has been extended by the St Andrew North police. The extension will commence 6 p.m. today and will remain in…
December 16, 2025
Kingston teacher sentenced to 30 years in prison for 'truly horrendous' murder of businessman
A Kingston teacher who strangled businessman Jean-Pierre Rhone to death in 2018 after luring him from his home and robbing him has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the "truly…
December 16, 2025
Update | Son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner to be charged with murder
(AP) — Rob Reiner's son, Nick, will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday. Nick Reiner, 32, will be charged…
December 16, 2025
Health Ministry receives equipment to support electronic immunisation registry
Jamaica's push towards a fully digitised healthcare system received a major boost, with the handover of US$1.3 million worth of equipment to support the country's Electronic Immunisation…
December 16, 2025
Woman charged with arson and burglary in Clarendon
A 54-year-old woman has been charged with arson and burglary in Clarendon after a dispute in August escalated to a fire incident on Friday. Jennifer Bachan, also known as ‘Sandra,’ a hospital…
December 16, 2025
Section Spanish Town Road to close temporarily for sewer repairs
The National Works Agency (NWA) has announced that a section of Spanish Town Road near the Sandy Gully Bridge in Kingston will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic, starting at 9 p.m. today.…
December 16, 2025
'Ride and whistle' - JTA urges Gov't to resolve issues with salaries and contracts
The Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) has formally called on the Government to resolve outstanding issues with salary increments and contracts, even as the country grapples with recovery from…
December 18, 2025
by THE EDITOR
Madam:
Focus on earthquakes, too
THE EDITOR, Madam: Reference is made to the article titled ‘Concrete Deck or Zinc – What’s the Best Option?’ by Jamel Banton, published in The Gleaner on December 15. The article was well written,…
December 16, 2025
Paulwell demands 'full transparency' after 7% hike in electricity bills
Opposition spokesman on energy Phillip Paulwell says the announced seven per cent electricity rate increase lacks legitimacy unless Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and the Office of Utilities…