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December 9, 2025
by Erica Virtue
Patterson: Include political parties, churches and artistes in rebuilding process
Retired former Prime Minister P. J. Patterson has indicated that the island’s two main political parties and parliamentary system must be pivotal in the rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of…
December 9, 2025
Williams frozen out of Zimbabwe squad over drug addiction
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP): FORMER ZIMBABWE cricket captain Sean Williams won’t be selected for his country again after disclosing that a drug addiction was the reason he skipped some matches, the national…
December 9, 2025
by Ruddy Mathison
Feeling forgotten
Several residents of St Catherine who suffered significant damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Melissa’s outer bands are expressing frustration that their cries for help have gone…
December 9, 2025
Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez suspended for decisive MLS play-off game
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (AP): LIONEL MESSI won’t have long-time teammate Luis Suárez alongside him for a match that could end Inter Miami’s season on Saturday. Suárez has been suspended for…
December 9, 2025
Anisimova beats Swiatek to join Rybakina in last four
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP): AMANDA ANISIMOVA reached the last four of the WTA Finals by beating second-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 yesterday. The 24-year-old American earned her second…
December 9, 2025
by Neil Armstrong
Some Jamaican farm workers returning from Canada have lost homes
Several Jamaican workers of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) in Canada have lost their homes and businesses as a result of Hurricane Melissa, and some are still unable to reach their…
December 9, 2025
JCA urges donors to coordinate relief shipments through registered charities
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is urging individuals who intend to donate large quantities of relief items in response to Hurricane Melissa to coordinate with registered local charities. Chief…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
WNBL proves pivotal to national team selection
ONEIL BROWN, head coach of Jamaica women’s basketball team, and Angelee LaTouche, coordinator of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), have praised the local league’s impact on the national…
December 9, 2025
by Livern Barrett
HURRICANE FARE HIKE
Taxi operators between Santa Cruz and several hurricane-ravaged communities in northern St Elizabeth have hiked their fares by more than 400 per cent, angry residents have complained. Instead of the…