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December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Vernon says Fresh Bread Ministries has enriched MoBay’s heart and spirit
WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon says Fresh Bread Ministries International (FBMI), a non-denominational organisation based in the St James capital, has made the area richer in spirit…
December 9, 2025
by Steven Jackson
American Airlines leads US carriers flying to Jamaica with 28% market share
American Airlines led all US carriers in passenger volume to Jamaica during the first seven months of 2025, and did so with one of the lowest cancellation rates, according to United States federal…
December 9, 2025
Brazil greenlights oil drilling near mouth of Amazon River
The government of Brazil approved exploratory drilling by state-run oil giant Petrobras near the mouth of the Amazon River on Monday. The decision comes only weeks before the United Nations climate…
December 9, 2025
Greater effort to address needs of persons with disabilities, please
THE EDITOR, Madam: This is an open letter to Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr Andrew Michael Holness I am writing to express my deep concern about the growing number of persons with disabilities and…
December 9, 2025
Consensus needed for constitutional reform
THE EDITOR, Madam: At the prime minister’s swearing-in, people were hopeful as they listened to his pledge to lead an “inclusive and consultative government”, and his commitment to working alongside…
December 9, 2025
Authorities probing fish kill in Kingston Harbour
Law enforcement authorities are investigating reports of a fish kill in the Kingston Harbour on the weekend. The area of the fish kill was along the Palisadoes Road in Harbour View, St Andrew,…
December 9, 2025
Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement with US
The small Central American nation of Belize has signed a “safe third country” agreement with the United States, the two sides said on Monday, as the Trump administration seeks to ramp up deportations…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Preventing suicide through wellness education
THE EDITOR, Madam: Globally, suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds, and approximately two per cent of children and 11 per cent of adolescents are severely depressed. Many…
December 9, 2025
RADA urges farmers to make storm preparations
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has advised farmers to make the necessary preparations amid the tropical storm watch issued for Jamaica in light of Tropical Storm Melissa. RADA…