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December 9, 2025
Teenager arrested after admitting she made false sexual assault complaint
A complainant who admitted in court that she lied that a man had sexually assaulted her three years ago has been taken into custody on suspicion of creating public mischief. The matter came up…
December 9, 2025
by Neil Armstrong
Jamaica Tourist Board announces new developments in sector
TORONTO: Jamaica Tourist Board representatives last week hailed the special relationship which it shares with its Canada market, which has seen steady growth in the last year with significant…
December 9, 2025
JSPCA conducts hasty surgeries on animals as they prepare to relocate
Administrators at the Jamaica Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA) say they are working speedily to complete well-needed surgeries on animals as they prepare to relocate from their…
December 9, 2025
Overloaded trucks blamed for accidents on South Coast Highway, police vow to prosecute offenders
An alarm has been raised about the issue of overloaded trucks spilling gravel, sand, and other sediments on the South Coast Highway in St Thomas, with calls being made for truckers to face stricter…
December 9, 2025
15-y-o Manchester boy charged with murder of 61-y-o farmer
A 15-year-old Mandeville, Manchester boy has been charged with the murder of 61-year-old farmer Roy Pearson. Reports from the Mandeville police are that about 1:00 p.m., on Sunday, September 14, …
December 9, 2025
High school student in Trinidad detained after 'marijuana' discovered at institution
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Police in Trinidad say they have detained a secondary school student after a black package containing plant-like material resembling cannabis, along with wrapping paper,…
December 9, 2025
Policeman charged with indecent assault of female civilian worker at police station, granted $200,000 bail
A police constable at the Spanish Town Police Station in St Catherine accused of assaulting a female civilian worker after allegedly touching her inappropriately has been charged and granted $200,000…
December 9, 2025
by Mickalia Kington
Forrester hailed as a gem among peers
WESTERN BUREAU: The sudden and tragic passing of Councillor Patrick Forrester has left a deep void in the Petersfield Division and the wider Westmoreland. Forrester, a first-term councillor elected in…
December 9, 2025
16-year-old with loaded gun threatened to shoot up his New York City high school, police say
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City high school student was arrested Thursday after bringing a loaded gun to class and writing on social media that he wanted to “shoot the school up,” authorities said. …