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December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa to adversely affect domestic GDP growth, but Jamaica’s financial sector resilient, says BOJ
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says Jamaica’s financial sector is in a position to absorb the negative impact of Hurricane Melissa, which it says is expected to adversely affect domestic GDP growth over…
December 9, 2025
JPS temporarily suspends service disconnections and late payment fees
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says it has temporarily suspended service disconnections and late payment fees for customers arising from Hurricane Melissa. JPS notes that the bills that customers…
December 9, 2025
US judge tosses DOJ lawsuit challenging New York law barring immigration agents from state courts
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a Trump administration legal challenge to New York policies that block immigration officials from arresting people at state courthouses, saying the federal…
December 9, 2025
Secondary school student arrested on drugs and weapon-related charges in Trinidad
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The police in Trinidad on Tuesday said that a 16-year-old secondary school student is due to appear in a magistrate's court on Wednesday after he was detained and…
December 9, 2025
Reggae Boyz miss out on automatic World Cup qualification
Jamaica missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a scoreless draw with Curaçao at the National Stadium earlier tonight. Needing a win to advance, Jamaica failed to find…
December 9, 2025
Donovan Lewis to close St George’s College Lecture Series
Investor and wealth manager Donovan Lewis will deliver the final lecture in St George’s College’s three-part series, ‘Pioneers of Tomorrow’, on Tuesday, December 2, at the Abe Issa Auditorium. Lewis…
December 9, 2025
by Ruddy Mathison
Portmore mayor leads second hurricane relief drive out west
The Portmore City Municipality on Sunday delivered another batch of relief supplies to communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, making its second trip to western Jamaica. This time the aid went…
December 9, 2025
Wellness advocate calls for national conversation on men’s hormonal health
Midlife changes are often associated with women, but health experts say men also undergo significant hormonal shifts that can affect their energy, mood, and overall well-being. The condition, known as…
December 9, 2025
Chinese community pledges 1,000 care packages weekly for storm-hit areas
The Jamaican Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) has pledged to deliver at least 1,000 care packages two to three times per week to communities recovering from Hurricane Melissa. In partnership with…