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December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
British sisters set to raise funds to assist Hurricane Melissa victims
Following the devastation caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, Naomi and Emily Townsend, two sisters from South Croydon in the United Kingdom, have set themselves a challenging goal: walking 22…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica’s insured losses from Melissa could reach US$4b, analytics firm says
Verisk Analytics, a global data analytics firm, estimates that insured property losses from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica could range between US$2.2 billion and US$4.2 billion, but these figures await…
December 9, 2025
Gov’t’s slow response to Hurricane Melissa
THE EDITOR, Madam: I must express my disappointment with how the Government of Jamaica has been handling the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. From the earliest forecasts issued by the Meteorological…
December 9, 2025
France threatens to block Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls ahead of Paris store opening
PARIS (AP) — French authorities have warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast fashion giant had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance. France’s…
December 9, 2025
Jessie J opens up about cancer battle
Jessie J’s “whole world has changed” since she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The 37-year-old singer revealed in June that she had been diagnosed with the illness at an early stage and reflected on…
December 9, 2025
Saudi Aramco oil company reports US$26.9b profit in third quarter
Saudi oil giant Aramco reported on Tuesday a US$26.9-billion profit in the third quarter, down slightly from last year as global energy prices remain depressed over concerns of too much oil being on…
December 9, 2025
R&B star D’Angelo laid to rest in Virginia
D’Angelo was laid to rest over the weekend. The R&B artiste’s funeral took place in his home state of Virginia in the United States on Saturday, with guests including Stevie Wonder and Lauryn Hill…
December 9, 2025
Bank update
Banks continue to reopen branches on a phased basis as they recover from Hurricane Melissa. Scotiabank: On Monday, Scotiabank said many of its employees are still unable to report for work, but that…
December 9, 2025