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Mount Pleasant among 27 clubs confirmed for 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup draw

Caribbean champions Mount Pleasant are poised to learn their path in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup when the official draw takes place this evening in Miami, marking the start of the region’s premier club competition.

Attorney says Buchanan’s move to void election results not a waste of time

Paul Buchanan's Attorney, Hugh Wildman has defended his client's decision to seek to have the September 3 election results for West Central St. Andrew voided, noting that it is not a waste of time.

Yesterday, the Supreme Court refused Mr. Buchanan's application for a judicial review of the Constituted

IMF aiming to seek executive board approval for a USD $415M loan to Jamaica early next year

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is aiming to seek Executive Board approval for a loan of up to USD $415 million to Jamaica early next year.

Director of the IMF's Communications Department, Julie Kozack made the disclosure during a press briefing last Thursday.

Wanted man fatally shot by police in Ocho Rios, St.Ann

Police have identified the man who was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation, in White River, Ocho Rios, St.Ann, yesterday.

Dead is Clifton Brown otherwise called "Packy" of Bamboo in the parish.

Relatives of missing 14-year-old Kayla Catnott are appealing for assistance in locating her

Kayla of Cuberidge District, temple hall, in St. Andrew, has been missing since Friday, December 5.

Reports from the Stony Hill Police are that at about 4:00 p.m., Kayla was seen at home wearing a white blouse, a pair of blue jeans shorts and a pair of black slippers.

JPS to ramp up restoration works as company signs US$150M loan agreement with government

This is being facilitated through a US$150m loan agreement signed between the Government and JPS.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the agreement was signed on Friday, after two weeks of intense negotiations.

JLP says ruling in Paul Buchanan’s application for judicial review of election results expected

The Jamaica Labour Party has described the ruling as a victory for the rule of law and the country's electoral system.

Chairman of the JLP Communication Taskforce Senator Abka Fitz-Henley says the outcome was expected.

Supreme Court refuses Paul Buchanan’s application for judicial review of constituted authority’s decision relating to election results for west central St. Andrew

Jamaica Labour Party Leader Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness claimed the seat, after defeating Mr. Buchanan who ran on a People's National Party ticket.

In seeking to have the election results voided, Mr. Buchanan filed a lawsuit, claiming that there were ballot box irregularities, intimidation and

Ninja Man appeal hearing postponed

The appeal hearing for entertainer Desmond Ninja Man Ballentyne and his two co-convicts has been postponed once again due to unresolved issues regarding legal representation.

Chronixx warns fans about scammers claiming to represent him

Reggae artist Chronixx is warning the public to be cautious as scammers continue to claim they have direct access to him. The singer addressed the issue in an Instagram story, reminding the Jamaican music community that no one is authorized to speak or negotiate on his behalf.

Attorney says Buchanan’s move to void election results not a waste of time

Tuesday, December 09, 2025 Georgetta Williams News No comments

Paul Buchanan's Attorney, Hugh Wildman has defended his client's decision to seek to have the September 3 election results for West Central St. Andrew voided, noting that it is not a waste of time. Yesterday, the Supreme Court refused Mr. Buchanan's application for a judicial review of the Constituted Authority’s decision in relation to the result.

IMF aiming to seek executive board approval for a USD $415M loan to Jamaica early next year

Tuesday, December 09, 2025 Myesha Broadie News No comments

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is aiming to seek Executive Board approval for a loan of up to USD $415 million to Jamaica early next year. Director of the IMF's Communications Department, Julie Kozack made the disclosure during a press briefing last Thursday.

Mount Pleasant among 27 clubs confirmed for 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup draw

Tuesday, December 09, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Caribbean champions Mount Pleasant are poised to learn their path in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup when the official draw takes place this evening in Miami, marking the start of the region’s premier club competition.

Portmore close gap on leaders as Jamaica Premier League resumes after Hurricane Melissa

Monday, December 08, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Portmore United closed the gap on leaders Montego Bay United to a single point after edging Arnett Gardens 1-0 as the Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League resumed on Sunday, following the disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Ninja Man appeal hearing postponed

Monday, December 08, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

The appeal hearing for entertainer Desmond Ninja Man Ballentyne and his two co-convicts has been postponed once again due to unresolved issues regarding legal representation.

Chronixx warns fans about scammers claiming to represent him

Monday, December 08, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Reggae artist Chronixx is warning the public to be cautious as scammers continue to claim they have direct access to him. The singer addressed the issue in an Instagram story, reminding the Jamaican music community that no one is authorized to speak or negotiate on his behalf.