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December 9, 2025
Over $3m raised to aid Down’s syndrome families after Melissa
The Jamaica Down’s Syndrome Foundation has raised $3.1 million in sponsorship and product donations to support members affected by Hurricane Melissa. The funds were generated through the foundation’s…
December 9, 2025
by Raymond Graham
Denbigh High spared the worst of Melissa, aids western schools
Classes at several rural high schools remain disrupted after Hurricane Melissa, but Denbigh High has returned to full operation. Principal Annett Daley said the school, located on Jackson Road near…
December 9, 2025
Earth Today | Small islands continue to eye 1.5 temperature goal
SMALL ISLAND developing states have made another plug for countries to comply with the 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature goal, to limit global warming. “What is the truth for small island developing…
December 9, 2025
Earth Today | Global climate talks end
AS THE curtains came down on another global climate talks (COP30) recently, head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Inger Andersen had some words of encouragement for countries while…
December 9, 2025
Earth Today | US$2 million and counting
AN INITIAL US$2 million in grants has been mobilised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Jamaica’s hurricane recovery effort.
December 9, 2025
by Corey Robinson
ICE CUSTODY BATTLE
Relatives of 65-year-old US Army veteran Godfrey Wade are fighting desperately to stop his deportation to Jamaica as he remains detained in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in…
December 9, 2025
by Edmond Campbell
February deadline to restore power islandwide
The Cabinet has approved a US$150 million loan to the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to facilitate the restoration of power to all customers of the light and power company by the latest February…
December 9, 2025
by Livern Barrett
FLOW seeks tax breaks to speed up hurricane recovery
Telecommunications firm FLOW wants the Government to provide tax breaks for the importation of critical equipment needed to accelerate the restoration of services following the devastation to its…
December 9, 2025
by Tanesha Mundle
Forensic analyst: Maitland’s phone contained fresh SIM
The mobile phone seized from Constable Noel Maitland days after his girlfriend, Donna-Lee Donaldson, was reported missing in July 2022 was found to contain a new SIM card. A digital forensic analyst…