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December 9, 2025
PM of Barbados pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff
Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley has eulogised Jimmy Cliff as a musical icon "who helped to provide the rhythm to my life and the lyrics of inspiration as a Caribbean person to carry us to…
December 9, 2025
Limit overexposure to news about hurricane devastation to safeguard mental health
Persons struggling with feelings of stress and anxiety in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa are being urged to limit their exposure to excessive news about the destruction, including social media…
December 9, 2025
Entertainer Squash sentenced to two years and three months in US prison
Dancehall artiste Andrae 'Squash' Whittaker was today sentenced to two years and three months' imprisonment after pleading guilty in federal court in Miami to possessing a firearm while…
December 9, 2025
Outstanding psychiatric report delays case against man accused of killing journalist Barbara Gayle
The man accused of murdering veteran journalist Barbara Gayle has been further remanded until February 4, 2026, for the continuation of his plea and case management hearing. The accused, Travis…
December 9, 2025
Man accused of using axe to murder woman in Vineyard Town charged
The Kingston East police have arrested and charged a man alleged to have used an axe to murder a woman in Vineyard Town on Sunday. The accused is 20-year-old Kevin Williams of Second Avenue,…
December 9, 2025
Card centres open to replace National Health Fund cards lost during Hurricane Melissa
The National Health Fund (NHF) is advising that persons who lost their NHFCards during the passage of Hurricane Melissa that they can now get replacement cards at its various centres across the…
December 9, 2025
Royalton Hotels & Resorts announces updated reopening timelines
Royalton Hotels & Resorts has confirmed updated reopening timelines for its Jamaican properties, while reaffirming it's commitment to the island following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. …
December 9, 2025
Jamaica Diaspora Council elections postponed
Elections for members of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council have been postponed until January next year. Voting for the council members was slated to run from November 20 until December 13 but a…
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
Carla Dunbar Ministries launches relief collaboration website
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica has seen compassion but also familiar challenges. Some communities receive repeated visits, while others get little or no aid. The issue is not a lack of…