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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (centre) is flanked by National Security Minister Horace Chang (left) and St Catherine Central Member Parliament Olivia Grange following a tour of the multimillion-dollar St Catherine North Divisional Headquarters in Spanis
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

PM flags contractor role in meeting capital budget, growth targets

Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the Government’s ability to execute its capital works programme depends heavily on the efficiency and performance of contractors engaged in the process. Holness made…
Professor Andrew Spencer, president of the Caribbean Maritime University.
December 9, 2025 by Karen Madden

CMU trims sails on soaring fees

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is pushing back against suggestions that its fees for students to participate in graduation ceremonies are exorbitant. After years of study, graduation is…
Donna-Lee Donaldson, who was last seen on July 11, 2022.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Forensic analyst details bloody signs someone was injured in Maitland’s home

A Government forensic analyst testified yesterday that an individual was injured inside Constable Noel Maitland’s apartment in July 2022. A bloodstained entrance mat and two kitchen knives hidden in a…
Roogae Kirlew
December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

IC recommends charges for three

The director of corruption prosecution has ruled that charges be laid against three councillors who failed to submit their statutory declarations on time, breaching the Integrity Commission Act (ICA).…
The area behind the home, where 13-year-old Shantina Sergeant’s burnt remains were found in the district of Riverside Drive in Bailleston, Clarendon, on Tuesday.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

‘A WICKED ACT’

Residents of the usually quiet community of Riverside Drive in Bailleston, Clarendon, are reeling from shock and grief after the burnt and partially decomposed body of 13-year-old Shantina Sergeant…
Minister of Health and Wellness, Christopher Tufton.
December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

IC: Tufton’s ‘indirect’ influence led to $80m in contracts for friend’s firm

Cabinet Minister Dr Christopher Tufton’s actions “indirectly” influenced the health ministry’s engagement of a marketing firm of his friend that resulted in the entity being awarded contracts of just…
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December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Pinnock’s defence wants indictment order rejected in ‘stillborn’ fraud case

Calling the prosecution’s case “stillborn,” senior defence attorney Hugh Wildman yesterday urged the court to reject an indictment order against former Education Minister Ruel Reid and others in their…
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December 9, 2025 by Kimone Francis

IFC urges Gov’t to reinstate public sector wage cap

The Independent Fiscal Commission (IFC) says the Government must consider reintroducing a ceiling on wages and salaries following its latest assessment of the Dr Andrew Holness administration’s fiscal…
The section of Nonpariel Road in Negril, Westmoreland, where an autistic child was struck by a vehicle while running across the roadway. The incident has renewed calls for improved supervision and safety measures for special needs children. 
December 9, 2025 by Mickalia Kington

Llandilo student with severe ADHD hit by car

A 15-year-old student from the Llandilo School of Special Education in Westmoreland remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital as of last…