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December 9, 2025
Melissa’s economic blow heavy, yet Jamaica has chance for fast rebound
This is the second in a series highlighting Youth Voices in Hurricane Melissa recovery, featuring young people’s perspectives on resilience, rebuilding and the future after the storm. Hurricane…
December 9, 2025
Regency sees sales uptick since Melissa
Regency Petroleum Company Ltd expects stronger sales in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. “People are signing up for our membership programme in droves,” according to founder and CEO Andrew Williams in a…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority a good start
The Government’s concurrence with this newspaper’s call for a legislated special purpose vehicle to undertake the post-Hurricane Melissa reconstruction of western Jamaica is a good start towards the…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
JFF’s Speid optimistic after intercontinental playoff draw
Rudolph Speid, chairman of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) technical committee, said he is confident in their qualification chances for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the draw for the…
December 9, 2025
by Gareth Davis Sr
Portland restaurant delivers meals, supplies to storm-hit residents
Businessman Telief ‘Peter’ Hall says his recent journey to hurricane-ravaged St Elizabeth revealed devastation far worse than he imagined. Hall, who operates Roots 21 restaurant in Port Antonio, set…
December 9, 2025
Walmart raises outlook as more US shoppers hunt deals
Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasingly anxious…
December 9, 2025
JHTA, St Ann Chamber welcome reopening of Ocho Rios pier
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Ocho Rios Runaway Bay Chapter (JHTA-ORRB) and the St Ann Chamber of Commerce have both lauded the reopening of the Ocho Rios pier, which was closed for…
December 9, 2025
Ariel Bowen deployed to temporarily head Jamaica's New York consulate
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade says Ariel Bowen is being deployed to the Consulate-General of Jamaica in New York as Officer-in-Charge. Bowen has held several positions in the…
December 9, 2025
Dick Cheney's funeral brings bipartisan tributes, but Trump was not invited
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington National Cathedral on Thursday hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarising vice president who in later years…