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Resident of Dalling Street, Carl Nunes, says he hopes the cleaning of the drain will lessen the anticipated flooding.
December 9, 2025

Anxiety mounting in Little London as Melissa edges closer to Jamaica

Western Bureau: As the weather system Melissa edges closer to Jamaica, residents in western Westmoreland are already feeling the impact of heavy rainfall and flooding, days before the storm’s…
From left: Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) honorees Veda Bruno Victor, Don Anderson, Catherine Ford, Steve Stoute and President of CANOC Keith Joseph at the organisation’s 23rd General Assembly in Guyana.
December 9, 2025

Caribbean Olympic body honours Don Anderson

FORMER JAMAICA Olympic Association (JOA) Vice-President Don Anderson was recognised and honoured by the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) at its 23rd General Assembly, held…
Former Education Minister Ruel Reid (left) and former Caribbean Maritime University President Professor Fritz Pinnock.
December 9, 2025 by Tanesha Mundle

Judge slaps down Wildman’s appeal for pause of Reid, Pinnock fraud trial

Defence lawyer Hugh Wildman yesterday urged Senior Parish Judge Sanchia Burrel to voluntarily pause the multimillion-dollar fraud trial involving former Education Minister Ruel Reid and others in the…
Left: Fishermen in Port Maria bringing their vessel to shore.
December 9, 2025 by Gareth Davis Sr

Port Maria businesses, residents on edge as Melissa nears

Residents and business operators in Port Maria are bracing for possible flooding as Tropical Storm Melissa threatens to dump heavy rainfall across Jamaica, raising fears of a repeat of past disasters…
Heavy equipment and trucks are seen at Sandy Gully clearing debris and garbage ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa.
December 9, 2025 by Karen Madden

Sandy Gully race against time

A major de-silting of sections of the Sandy Gully in St Andrew got under way yesterday morning in a race against time as Tropical Storm Melissa meanders towards Jamaica. Works Minister Robert Morgan,…
Clive ‘Busy’ Campbell
December 9, 2025 by Livingston Scott

Busy wants return of Jackie Bell KO, calls for Ziadie honour

CALLS FOR a return of the Jackie Bell knockout football competition, the premier and once-coveted Kingston and St Andrew Football Association (KSAFA) tournament, were echoed all around the annual…
West Indies Women’s head coach, Shane Deitz (second right), gives instructions during a training session with players.
December 9, 2025

Windies Women get ready for hectic 2026 with camp

ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC): WITH A hectic 2026 schedule fast approaching, West Indies Women have begun an intensive eight-week training camp in Antigua to prepare themselves for a rigorous year of…
Dr Delroy Fray, clinical coordinator for the Western Regional Health Authority.
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

WRHA hospitals ready for Melissa amid bed space concerns

WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Delroy Fray, the clinical coordinator for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), says hospitals under the region’s umbrella are well-equipped to face any emergencies that may…
Melissa is forecast to meander over the central Caribbean Sea and could potentially become a major hurricane.
December 9, 2025 by Edmond Campbell

Menacing Melissa

Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica Evan Thompson says he is not ruling out the possibility of Tropical Storm Melissa making landfall in Jamaica. However, Thompson argued…