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December 9, 2025
Death toll likely to rise as five more bodies reported in western Jamaica - Morris Dixon
Minister of Information Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon on Friday said that the death total from Hurricane Melissa remains at 19 but that the figure could rise as more bodies have been found. “We have…
December 9, 2025
Two men shot in Portmore
Two men were shot and injured along Mattis Lane in Dunbeholden, Portmore, St Catherine, early Friday morning. Reports are that about 12:20 a.m., the men were standing along the roadway when a dispute…
December 9, 2025
Lifestyle Round-Up
From the sobering launch of fundraising initiatives in the wake of Hurricane Melissa to the glitz of Burberry's newest campaign shot in London, 'yardie' connections run deep across a…
December 9, 2025
GOJ in the process of selecting consultant for review of JPS licence
The Government of Jamaica will begin formal discussions in January to either renew or revoke the licence of sole power utility Jamaica Public Service Company Limited, JPS, following the close of a…
December 9, 2025
Tapestry of Black Britons exhibition
Paula Ogun Hector, creative director and curator of Tapestry of Black Britons, is pictured alongside one of the specially embroidered panels. The thought-provoking exhibition, featuring images of…
December 9, 2025
by Luke Douglas
Widespread devastation for agri-sector
Egg farmers may have sustained greater losses during Hurricane Melissa than during Hurricane Beryl in July last year, according to anecdotal reports reaching the Financial Gleaner. However, the status…
December 9, 2025
by Barry Rattray
Dream House | Sally Henzell’s seaside sanctuary withstands Hurricane Melissa
Our hearts go out to all who are facing loss and devastation in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which has caused extreme destruction to homes and communities in western Jamaica.
December 9, 2025
US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’
GENEVA (AP): The UN human rights chief said Friday that US military strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly carrying illegal drugs from South America are…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica forms hurricane relief committee co-chaired by McKenzie and Vaz
The Government has set up a number of Cabinet sub-committees to oversee hurricane relief and recovery efforts in the wake of the devastation wrought on Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa. At a Jamaica…