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December 2025
At least 22 people killed in office building fire in Indonesia
(AP) — A fire ripped through an office building in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman, police said. Flames engulfed the seven-story…
December 2025
Update | Government signs off on US$150m JPS loan - Vaz
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the Government has signed off on the US$150 million (J$24 billion) loan to the Jamaica Public Service Company, clearing the way for more overseas line workers to help…
December 2025
NSWMA: Child dies in crash involving garbage truck in Mandeville
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) says a child was killed this morning in a crash involving one of its compactor trucks along Bonitto Crescent in Mandeville, Manchester. It said…
December 2025
Gov't mandates public disclosure of emergency contracts
The Government has mandated the public disclosure of all emergency procurement contracts awarded across the public sector. It comes amid public clamour for greater transparency in spending linked to…
December 2025
PNP demands urgent shelter solutions for residents using Petersfield High in Westmoreland
Opposition Spokesman on Housing Professor Senator Floyd Morris, is urging the Government to implement immediate and humane solutions for residents currently housed at Petersfield High School in…
December 2025
Flow services disrupted in New Kingston after 'extensive' cable vandalism
Flow Jamaica has reported disruptions to internet services for both business and residential customers in New Kingston and surrounding communities in St Andrew following an incident of "extensive…
December 2025
St Catherine man pleads guilty to theft of copper wire from UC Rusal
A 21-year-old man from St Catherine has pleaded guilty to stealing copper wires valued at $750,000 from bauxite company UC Rusal. Davian Bailey, of Byndloss district, pleaded guilty to simple larceny…
December 2025
Webber rises to top PNP role amid internal unease
The People’s National Party (PNP) has appointed long-time organiser Maureen Webber as its National Projects Director, a move that some senior party figures say could rival the influence of the general…
December 2025
McKenzie calls death of Manchester schoolgirl a 'tragedy all round'
Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie has expressed grief following the death of nine-year-old Amara Moore, who was killed in a motor vehicle accident involving a garbage truck in her Mandeville…