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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. …
'A Driver', the first Lotto millionaire of 2025 proudly displays her cheque during the handover at the Supreme Ventures Limited Twin Gates store.
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…
Head of the Caribbean Maritime University’s Department of Professional Training and Certification in the Faculty of Marine and Nautical Studies, Kyle Shaw.
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…
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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…
Jahmar Farquharson.
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,…
Gavin James buys a packet of flour from shopkeeper Ann Marie Cawley in St Elizabeth, Jamaica, May 17, 2021.
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…
Secretary of the Board of Supervision, Treka Lewis.
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…
Minister of Finance, Fayval Williams, speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on February 19, 2025.
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…