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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Ireland and Portugal in Dublin, Thursday, November 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
December 9, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo faces three-week wait for FIFA verdict on World Cup ban for red card

GENEVA (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo likely faces a three-week wait to discover the length of his FIFA ban ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Portugal superstar could be suspended for two or three games…
Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, Yasuhiro Atsumi, hands over the keys for a bus to principal of the Clarendon-based Rest Primary and Infant School, Sandra Smith, during a ceremony held at the institution.
December 9, 2025

Yasuhiro Atsumi | Thank you, Jamaica! You will rise stronger after Melissa!

On behalf of the people and Government of Japan, I would like to express my sincere condolences and sympathy to all the people and the Government of Jamaica for the lives lost and horrible damages…
A lover of all things Jamaica and its culture, Lake Anthony was quickly inspired to help those affected by the recent hurricane through raising awareness and making donations.
December 9, 2025 by Ashley Anguin

GoodHeart | 8-y-o Lake Anthony channels love for Ja into giving back

While most eight-year-olds spend their weekends playing with toys or watching cartoons, Lake Anthony spends his chasing change and warming hearts. With genuine compassion, he spearheaded a webpage…
Charles Stewart (left) and Jemarey Gordon.
December 9, 2025

Policemen killed along Waltham Park Road identified

The policemen killed on Thursday night along Waltham Park Road in St Andrew have been identified as constables Charles Stewart, assigned to St Catherine North police division, and Jemarey Gordon,…
A Grade 2 student of Shichigo Elementary School, Sendai, completes a form on disaster preparedness. On the desk is a poster of the route they take to get home. On the Stick-it notes are the suggestions given by students.
December 9, 2025

Editorial | Emulate international disaster risk-reduction best practices

Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest storms to hit Jamaica, has exposed the vulnerabilities of the country’s disaster preparedness and planning. The storm uncovered gaps in planning, coordination…
Letters
December 9, 2025

Adolescent fertility doing well, but …

THE EDITOR, Madam: Between 2000 and 2020, Jamaica achieved the largest reduction in adolescent fertility rate (AFR) among Caribbean countries, 57.2 per cent. That is highly commendable. We started…
A house in Robins River, Westmorland that lost the roof when Hurricane Melissa hit.
December 9, 2025

Lines of frustration, aftermath of chaos

THE EDITOR, Madam: It has been over two weeks since Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica. And yet, the storm’s impact is far from over. Banks, automated teller machines, and remittance offices such…
An aerial view of Falmouth, Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.
December 9, 2025

Overcome Melissa’s tragedies

THE EDITOR, Madam: The advent of Hurricane Melissa will remain etched in the annals of history and more so in the minds of all who experienced it firsthand all the way from Jamaica, Hispaniola, Cuba,…
This photo shows a house damaged by Hurricane Melissa in New Works, Westmoreland.
December 9, 2025

Audrey Hinchcliffe | Cleaning and sanitisation critical after Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa’s disastrous effects on people, homes, businesses and communities heighten our awareness of the need for cleaning and sanitisation as an integral part of recovery. Foremost on our…