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December 9, 2025
INDECOM probing killing of unidentified man in Old Harbour
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing a fourth police fatal shooting within the last 48-hours, following the killing of an unidentified man in Old Harbour, St Catherine. …
December 9, 2025
'I still can't believe it's real,' says $229m lottery winner
A St Andrew mother has claimed a massive $229 million Lotto jackpot, expressing that her immediate priorities for the cash are a car and her children's education. The jackpot was won with the…
December 9, 2025
California attorney fined $10k for filing an appeal with fake legal citations generated by AI
A California attorney must pay a $10,000 fine for filing a state court appeal full of fake quotations generated by the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT. The fine appears to be the largest issued…
December 9, 2025
Fishers urged to use life jackets that meet international standards
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fishers to secure life jackets that align with international standards, before going out to sea. Facilitator in the NFA’s Safety at Sea Training…
December 9, 2025
Westmoreland man charged after allegedly forcing woman to withdraw cash at knifepoint
A 21-year-old Westmoreland man has been charged after allegedly pulling a knife on a woman and forcing her to an ATM, where she withdrew money from her account. Charged with robbery with aggravation…
December 9, 2025
Fatal Cherry Tree Lane shooting regrettable, constabulary force supports body cameras - JCF
The leadership of the police force has broken its public silence on the controversial fatal shooting of a Clarendon man last week, saying “the situation is most regrettable”. Jahmar Farquharson, 22,…
December 9, 2025
Bulla, carry-go-bring-come and broughtupsy among new additions to Oxford English Dictionary
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Caribbean has elbowed its way into the Oxford English Dictionary with 12 new words commonly used in the region, including Jamaican Creole, bulla, and broughtupsy, that…
December 9, 2025
National Homeless Survey slated for October
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, through the Board of Supervision, will conduct the third National Homeless Survey from October 6 to 10 across all parishes. The survey is a…
December 9, 2025
Standard and Poor’s upgrades Jamaica, outlook remains ‘positive’
Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings today upgraded Jamaica’s long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings from 'BB-' to BB,' while its outlook remains…