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In this photo released by the Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mount Semeru releases volcanic materials during an eruption in Lumajang, East Java, Indonesia, Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Badan Geo
December 9, 2025

Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts, blanketing villages with ash and prompting evacuations

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's Mount Semeru, the highest peak on Java island, erupted Wednesday, blanketing several villages with falling ash, prompting evacuations and leading authorities…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (second left) and his wife, Speaker of the House of Representatives Juliet Holness, support the Reggae Boyz.
December 9, 2025

Something Extra | Thursday

It wasn’t the result Jamaicans hoped for. Fans packed the National Stadium in a sea of yellow, cheering on the Reggae Boyz in their must-win clash against Curaçao. But, after 90 tense minutes and…
Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry.
December 9, 2025

Miss Universe Jamaica hospitalised after falling during preliminary evening gown competition

Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry has been hospitalised after falling from the stage during the evening gown round of the preliminary competition ahead of this weekend's Miss Universe…
Hurricane Melissa ravaged the homes of residents of Parottee, St Elizabeth, upending their lives.
December 9, 2025

Parottee residents call for counselling following traumatic Hurricane Melissa

Residents of Parottee in St Elizabeth are calling for urgent counselling as they grapple with the trauma and loss caused by Hurricane Melissa, which ravaged their homes and upended their lives. …
An ODPEM convoy at toll booth at Mammee Bay, St Ann, delivering relief supplies to storm‑hit parishes.
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

New platform aims to bring transparency to hurricane relief

A digital relief mapping and management platform designed to help coordinate disaster relief across the island, has been launched in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The…
Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry.
December 9, 2025

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 falls from stage in Thailand

Miss Universe Jamaica 2025 Dr Gabrielle Henry experienced a fall from the main stage during the evening gown round of the preliminary competition, ahead of the Miss Universe Finals on Friday in…
Boxes of Fiber One cereal on a supermarket shelf.
December 9, 2025

The benefits of fibre

Consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fibre. There’s even a term for trying to meet or exceed the…
Scotia Group Jamaica has donated approximately $18 million to Food For The Poor Jamaica to support the organisation’s ongoing relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The funds will help provide essential food, care packages, and oth
December 9, 2025

Corporate Hands | Scotia Group donates $18m to Food For The Poor

Earl Whyte, left, shares a patty on November 11 at the field hospital in Black River operated by Samaritan’s Purse in St Elizabeth.
December 9, 2025 by Paul H. Williams

Good Samaritan spirit alive in St Elizabeth

Outside the Samaritan’s Purse field hospital on the grounds of Black River High School, a small act of kindness recently unfolded, capturing the spirit of resilience following Hurricane Melissa. …