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Indeed, given the current configuration of the Parliament, where it requires a two-thirds majority in both chambers to amend entrenched sections of the Constitution, any bill brought to the House could not advance.
December 9, 2025

New MPs and senators to be sworn in Thursday

When parliament officially reopens on Thursday, it will not be as lopsided as it was coming out of the 2020 general election, with the People's National Party (PNP) having more say with 28…
The new session runs from September 16 to December 19.
December 9, 2025

Strong juror turnout marks reopening of St Catherine Circuit Court

The Michaelmas Session of the St Catherine Circuit Court opened in Spanish Town Tuesday morning with scores of persons answering the call to serve as jurors. Seventy-six members of the public turned…
According to investigators, shortly after 7 p.m., residents were on Grenmeade Road when a car unknown to them drove up, and, as its windows were winding down, men from inside opened fire hitting three people.
December 9, 2025

St Andrew South's most wanted man linked to Maverley double murder

Commanding officer for the St Andrew South police, Senior Superintendent Damion Manderson, has urged the division's most wanted man, Courtney Ashley, to turn himself in to the nearest police…
Director of Tourism, Donovan White (left), looks on as Chair of the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Planning Committee, Nicola Madden-Greig, responds to a question, during the launch of JAPEX 2025 on Monday, September 15 at the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB
December 9, 2025

JAPEX 2025 to be bigger than ever

Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) 2025 is expected to be the biggest ever with a record number of industry stakeholders, including 116 international buyers from more than 25 countries. An annual…
Church Teachers’ College in Manchester.
December 9, 2025

Church Teachers’ College on course to attain university status

Church Teachers’ College in Manchester is repositioning itself to attain university status. According to Principal of the institution, Dr Garth Anderson, its graduates have gone on to become not…
His court date is being finalised.
December 9, 2025

Mountain View Avenue robbery suspect intercepted in Manchester

The police in Manchester on Monday arrested a man who is suspected of carrying out a robbery along Mountain View Avenue in St Andrew. They say cash, including Jamaican and United States currencies,…
It’s alleged that all three participated in a fraudulent scheme that involved unauthorised access to bank accounts and the transfer of funds to accounts maintained by other players.
December 9, 2025

May Pen hospital attendant accused of using man's bank card to spend over $73,000

A 40-year-old May Pen, Clarendon man has been charged for allegedly using a man's bank card to make purchases totalling over $73,000. Charged with unauthourised access to computer data and…
Mr Vegas is among dancehall artistes to perform at the swearing in of Dr Andrew Holness as Prime Minister.
December 9, 2025

Four dancehall artistes to perform at Holness' swearing-in ceremony

Several dancehall artistes are slated to perform at the swearing-in ceremony of Dr Andrew Holness as Prime Minister, Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony which is scheduled for 4 p.m. at King's…
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen (right) with Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness at King's House. Holness was sworn in on September 16.
December 9, 2025

Leadership is a privilege, GG tells PM Holness at swearing-in

Governor General Sir Patrick Allen says leadership is not merely a title, but a privilege and solemn responsibility. Allen made the declaration while delivering remarks before he administered the…