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December 9, 2025
Build more climate-resilient houses
THE EDITOR, Madam: In light of the devastating passage of Hurricane Melissa and the likelihood of stronger hurricanes, building modular houses for people living in flood-prone areas should be…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Protect worker wages in the wake of Hurricane Melissa
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa didn’t just topple trees and flood communities, it has also washed away days of hard-earned pay for thousands of workers who depend on a weekly income to survive.…
December 9, 2025
Small businesses urged to meet with bankers ASAP post-Melissa
Small business operators who have suffered damage to their business or personal property from Hurricane Melissa are being urged to meet with their creditor institutions immediately in order to…
December 9, 2025
Rising underground water floods section of Content in Williamsfield, Manchester
Rising water levels have flooded some homes in a section of Content in Williamsfield, Manchester and have left parts of the main road impassable. The underground water is believed to be associated…
December 9, 2025
Stewart laments government’s treatment of Paralympians
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): AKEEM STEWART has revealed that despite being among the world’s best Paralympians, he does not receive any funding from government. Stewart said what is also adding…
December 9, 2025
Holder takes over from Narine as Knight Riders captain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC): WEST INDIES all-rounder Jason Holder is the new captain of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for the upcoming 2025-26 edition of the International League T20 (ILT20).…
December 9, 2025
India claims first-ever title in one-sided final against South Africa
NAVI MUMBAI, India (AP): LED BY brilliant all-round performances from Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma, India won the Women’s Cricket World Cup for the first time with a 52-run victory over South…
December 9, 2025
Kenyan landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods hamper search for survivors
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The death toll from a deadly landslide in western Kenya has risen to 26 after four more bodies were retrieved on Sunday, shortly before rescue efforts to find survivors were…
December 9, 2025
by Livern Barrett
Appeal for patience
A member of the national committee tasked with coordinating the post-Hurricane Melissa response is appealing for more patience, from desperate residents in some of the hardest-hit areas, as their…