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December 9, 2025

Gov’t’s slow response to Hurricane Melissa

THE EDITOR, Madam: I must express my disappointment with how the Government of Jamaica has been handling the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. From the earliest forecasts issued by the Meteorological…
A protester holds a picture of a childlike sex doll outside BHV Marais department store in Parish, Monday, November 3, 2025, where Shein is due to open its first permanent physical store worldwide. (AP Photo/Nicholas Garriga)
December 9, 2025

France threatens to block Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls ahead of Paris store opening

PARIS (AP) — French authorities have warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast fashion giant had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance. France’s…
Jessie J
December 9, 2025

Jessie J opens up about cancer battle

Jessie J’s “whole world has changed” since she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The 37-year-old singer revealed in June that she had been diagnosed with the illness at an early stage and reflected on…
Storage tanks are seen at the North Jeddah bulk plant, an Aramco oil facility, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 21, 2021.
December 9, 2025

Saudi Aramco oil company reports US$26.9b profit in third quarter

Saudi oil giant Aramco reported on Tuesday a US$26.9-billion profit in the third quarter, down slightly from last year as global energy prices remain depressed over concerns of too much oil being on…
 D’Angelo
December 9, 2025

R&B star D’Angelo laid to rest in Virginia

D’Angelo was laid to rest over the weekend. The R&B artiste’s funeral took place in his home state of Virginia in the United States on Saturday, with guests including Stevie Wonder and Lauryn Hill…
December 9, 2025

Bank update

Banks continue to reopen branches on a phased basis as they recover from Hurricane Melissa. Scotiabank: On Monday, Scotiabank said many of its employees are still unable to report for work, but that…
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attend the CFDA Fashion Awards.
December 9, 2025

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna now have matching CFDA fashion icon awards

NEW YORK (AP): Fashion powerhouse couple A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have another fashion icon award to take home after Rocky was awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America prize on Monday. The…
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December 9, 2025

TAJ extends deadline for GCT filings and payments

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising taxpayers that the due date for filing returns for consumption taxes, such as General Consumption Tax (GCT), Special Consumption Tax (SCT), Telephone Call…