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December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Anchovy Police Station gets technological boost from Rotarians, KPMG
WESTERN BUREAU: The newly opened Anchovy Police Station in St James received a boost in technology last Friday with the donation of five laptop computers from the Rotary Cub of Montego Bay in…
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December 9, 2025
Two-year-old chosen as new living goddess worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists
KATHMANDU (AP): A two-year-old girl chosen as Nepal’s new living goddess was carried by family members from their home in a Kathmandu alley to a temple palace Tuesday during the country’s longest and…
December 9, 2025
St Elizabeth Parish Court at Black River temporarily closed for refurbishment
The St Elizabeth Parish Court at Black River has been temporarily closed to facilitate refurbishing works. The Court Administration Division says the works, which are to take approximately three…
December 9, 2025
Jamaican gov't urged to hire Cuban workers directly to prevent forced labour
The Jamaican government is being urged to hire Cuban workers directly and utilise hiring practices that are in line with domestic and international law to prevent forced labour among Cuban workers in…
December 9, 2025
Seaton Crescent, Westmoreland residents protest over fatal police shooting
There was a tense stand-off between the police and residents of Seaton Crescent in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, today as they protested the fatal shooting of one of their own during an alleged…
December 9, 2025
Small steps to wellness
NEW YORK (AP): Wellness advice is everywhere these days, but making lasting change can be challenging. How do you begin a journey toward better health without feeling overwhelmed? Experts suggest…
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December 9, 2025
Military court sentences former President Kabila to death for treason
AP: A high military court in Congo convicted former President Joseph Kabila of treason Tuesday for his alleged collaboration with anti-government rebels and sentenced him to death. It was not…
December 9, 2025
Assault trial of University Hospital chief doctor pushed back to February
The assault case involving Dr Carl Bruce, medical chief of staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies, has been rescheduled for trial in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on February 9…
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December 9, 2025
Venezuela seeking closer ties with Suriname
PARAMARIBO (CMC): Venezuela is seeking closer ties with Suriname and has described as “ a new beginning” discussions held on Monday between Finance and Planning Minister, Adelien Wijnerman and the…