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December 9, 2025
Government considering toll order to expand free access for relief efforts
The Government may have to move to issue a toll order to expand the categories of persons and vehicles that can access toll roads for free to carry out hurricane relief activities, amid restrictions…
December 9, 2025
Sean Major-Campbell | Churches should consolidate not rebuild post-Melissa
A CATASTROPHIC disaster has presented the Church with a wonderful opportunity to choose between operating from a place of understandably anxious, emotional responses and that place of inspired…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
Busby hints at further recruitment for Reggae Girlz
Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr said there are ‘one or two’ more players who are in the process of joining the national programme as he looks to add to the team’s strength for the future.…
December 9, 2025
by Carl Gilchrist
York Castle eyes full solar switch
York Castle High School in Brown’s Town, St Ann, is preparing to cut ties with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and run fully on solar power within weeks, with help from its alumni association.
December 9, 2025
NSWMA expands garbage collection with increased private sector support
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) continues to intensify garbage collection islandwide, clearing communities of waste and debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Addressing…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
‘We always come with Jesus first’
IN LESS than 48 hours after Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, Samaritan’s Purse airlifted the first members of a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and tons of…
December 9, 2025
Man accused of attempted robbery and shooting of taxi operator freed after almost three years behind bars
A man accused of shooting a taxi driver after trying to rob him of his vehicle has been freed of gun and robbery charges after spending almost three years behind bars. Twenty-five-year-old Royon…
December 9, 2025
NHT to procure first 2,500 semi-permanent housing units
The National Housing Trust (NHT) is in the process of procuring the first 2,500 semi-permanent housing units under the rapid deployment housing initiative. Assistant General Manager for Corporate…
December 9, 2025
Dominican Republic grants US access to restricted areas for its deadly fight against drugs
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader announced Wednesday that he has authorized the United States government to operate inside restricted areas in the Caribbean…