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December 9, 2025

Judiciary hails life and legacy of 'transformational' jurist Ena Collymore-Woodstock

Chief Justice Bryan Sykes says the legacy of Ena Collymore-Woodstock lives on “in every courtroom where a woman now presides,” as the judiciary pays tribute to the pioneering jurist and World War II…
EduFocal, an online learning and exam preparation platform operated by entrepreneur Gordon Swaby, is listed on the Junior Market of the Jamaica Stock Exchange, having gone public in 2022.
December 9, 2025

JSE clears EduFocal for return to trading

Trading in the ordinary shares of EduFocal Limited will resume on Friday, after the company submitted all outstanding financial statements, the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) announced Thursday. …
The National Water Commission released a photo it says shows a water distribution valve in Alligator Pond blocked with foam. The commission says it is one of several cases of "illegal tampering" identified in the area.
December 9, 2025

Farmers among suspects in Alligator Pond water sabotage, says NWC

The National Water Commission (NWC) is condemning what it describes as “rising incidents of illegal water connections and deliberate valve tampering” that are disrupting water supply in Alligator Pond…
December 9, 2025

Kingston chef charged over gun seizure

A 36-year-old chef has been charged following the discovery of a firearm and ammunition in a vehicle along Hanover Street in downtown Kingston last month. Police say the seizure occurred on Monday,…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (left) shakes hands with Chief of the Accompong Maroons in St Elizabeth, Richard Currie, during a visit to the community on November 30, 2025. Looking on is Olivia Grange, minister of culture, gender, entertainment and spor
December 9, 2025

Accompong Maroons reject JDF in Hurricane Melissa recovery, cite cultural and governance concerns

Chief Richard Currie says the Accompong Maroon Council has rejected the use of military personnel, including Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) engineers, in post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding efforts in the…
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia 'Babsy' Grange.
December 9, 2025

‘A most remarkable woman’ - Gov't hails law and World War II veteran Ena Collymore-Woodstock

The Jamaican Government has paid tribute to “a most remarkable woman,” Ena Collymore-Woodstock, who died on Tuesday at the age of 108, calling her a trailblazer whose life of service broke barriers in…
This aerial photo taken from a national disaster mitigation agency's helicopter during an aerial aid distribution shows an area affected by floods in Pidie Jaya, Aceh province, Indonesia on December 4, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500

The death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors isolated by the disaster with hundreds of people…
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green (left), addresses a press briefing on the Jamaica Resilient Recovery Initiative on December 3, 2025, at the Jamaica 4‑H Clubs’ Kingston and St Andrew office on Duke Street in Kingston. Lookin
December 9, 2025

Over $11 million for 145 youth farmers and fisherfolk affected by Hurricane Melissa

More than $11 million (US$70,000) has been allocated to support 145 youth farmers, fisherfolk, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, the agricuture…
The NWC says corrective work is underway and is urging customers to use water conservatively during the regulation period.
December 9, 2025

12-hour water supply rotation for dozens of St Andrew communities

The National Water Commission (NWC) has implemented a temporary water regulation schedule for St Andrew customers served by the Constant Spring Treatment Facility with immediate effect. The measure is…