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December 9, 2025
December 9, 2025
Consider developing St Mary as an agricultural hub
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent passage of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa has once again underscored the nation’s vulnerability to extreme weather events and the need for a more resilient and diversified…
December 9, 2025
Jimmy Cliff will continue to inspire generations
THE EDITOR, Madam: James ‘Jimmy Cliff’ Chambers was a proud Jamaican, living legend, a cultural icon and multi-talented musical genius. He was a great songwriter and singer, an actor, dancer,…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Strengthen local government apparatus
When Hurricane Melissa struck last month, the natural expectation would have been for the island’s local government authorities to be quickly on the frontline, among the first responders, providing…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
McKenzie: New building code coming next fiscal year
WESTERN BUREAU: Local Government and Community Development Minister Desmond McKenzie has said that the country’s new building code, which has been in gestation for nearly two decades, is scheduled for…
December 9, 2025
Holness and the JLP congratulate St Vincent and the Grenadines' new prime minister-elect
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has extended "warm congratulations" to Dr Godwin Friday on his party's electoral victory in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Friday's New…
December 9, 2025
NDP topples Gonsalves' ULP in St Vincent and the Grenadines
The New Democratic Party (NDP) has secured victory in the 2025 national elections in St Vincent and the Grenadines, defeating the Dr Ralph Gonsalves-led United Labour Party (ULP). Dr Godwin Friday,…
December 9, 2025
by Neville Graham
Fesco momentum unchecked by Melissa
Petroleum marketing company Future Energy Source Company Limited grew revenue by six per cent and profit by 21 per cent to hit new highs at the close of the September quarter. Revenue rose to $8.39…
December 9, 2025
I Love Jamaica Telethon raises over $65 million
The Government has announced that the I Love Jamaica Telethon and Virtual Concert held on Sunday raised more than $65 million towards the national Hurricane Melissa relief programme. The fundraiser…