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December 14, 2025

Eight Haitians held in St Catherine police operation

Police assigned to the St Catherine North Division have detained eight Haitians following an operation in the parish on Saturday. The operation was launched after the Ewarton police received…
Municipal officials said that while Sunday’s activity provided limited relief, the city’s full recovery will require more consistent engagement from all stakeholders.
December 14, 2025

Clean-up pushes MoBay Bay recovery as private sector turnout lags

A one-off clean-up exercise aimed at accelerating Montego Bay’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery was carried out on Sunday, but municipal officials acknowledged that private-sector participation fell…
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December 14, 2025

Court orders $800,000 payout in family dispute over vehicle repairs

The St Catherine Parish Court has awarded $800,000 in damages to a woman, arising from a family dispute involving a damaged motor vehicle and an unfulfilled reimbursement agreement. The ruling was…
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, cautioned seasonal vendors that they must register with the KSAMC, stressing that unregistered vending will not be tolerated.
December 14, 2025

KSAMC, police vow public order ahead of Christmas rush

The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC), along with key stakeholders, have finalised preparations for the Christmas season, with a strong warning that public order will be strictly…
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December 14, 2025

Hello mi neighbour | Want to be happy? Practise the golden rule daily

SO OVERWHELMING was *Erick’s love for *Erica at first sight, that marriage proposal was immediate. Couldn’t wait! Whether or not she was spoken for at that time didn’t seem to bother Erick at all.…
December 14, 2025

Gabriel Agbo | Healing is for you

“Dear friend, I am praying that all is well with you and that YOUR BODY IS AS HEALTHY as I know your soul is.” 3 John 2
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December 14, 2025

Dwight Fletcher | Tis the season for resilience

THIS IS a very interesting time in the history of the world. Life, in general, has never been this good. I know that statement might shock or offend you, but hear me out. The technology that exists…
December 14, 2025

Sean Major-Campbell | Blessing gay unions

LAST SUNDAY saw the Annual Human Rights Service held at Christ Church Vineyard Town, on the Sunday closest to World Human Rights Day (December 10 every year). The Sunday Gleaner carried the headline,…
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Allison Morris points to the marble plaque mounted in honour of her parents and grandmother in St John’s Parish Church in Black River, St Elizabeth.
December 14, 2025 by Paul H. Williams

Of St John’s Anglican Church and Allison Morris – Part II Way back when

ALLISON MORRIS is mourning the destruction of Black River, Elizabeth, by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. It is like a loved one has passed. There was substantial damage to her own family house and yard.…