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Elese Myles.
December 9, 2025

Suspected abduction of 17-year-old girl in Portmore - Police

The Portmore police are urgently appealing to the public for assistance in locating 17-year-old Elese Myles of Bridgeport, St Catherine, who is suspected to have been abducted from her community on…
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December 9, 2025

Sangster airport waives landing and parking fees for relief flights

MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), the operator of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, says it has waived all landing and parking fees for non-commercial relief flights bringing cargo…
Persons travelling with supplies along Crane Road in Black River St Elizabeth, after Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

US warns Americans to reconsider travel to Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa

The United States has raised its travel advisory for Jamaica from Level 2 to Level 3, citing a natural disaster risk arising from Hurricane Melissa. The updated advisory was issued on Tuesday,…
In this 2010 file photo, the Boogieman Barrington ‘Barry G’ Gordon smiles proudly after being appointed a member of the Order of Distinction, Officer class.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

David Rodigan salutes ‘dear friend’ Barry G

In paying tribute to legendary radio announcer, Barry G the Boogieman, who died last Wednesday, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, commented on the famous clash…
Senator Aubin Hill (left), minister of investment, industry and commerce; Delano Seiveright, state minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment, and Commerce, led by Gloria Henry, vice-president of the Port Authority of Jamaica, on a tour of the Monteg
December 9, 2025 by Albert Ferguson

Port Authority, BPO sector show resilience after hurricane

WESTERN BUREAU: The Port Authority of Jamaica and the Global Services Association of Jamaica (GSAJ), representing the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, have been lauded for their rapid…
Flow technicians in Westmoreland.
December 9, 2025

Flow mobile services restored in Savanna-La-Mar

Telecommunications company Flow says mobile services are now back online in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, one of the most affected sites in the parish, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. …
Angela Bassett stuns in a sparkling fringe Gucci gown.
December 9, 2025

Something Extra | Monday

Star power and style collided at LACMA’s 14th annual Art+Film Gala, presented by Gucci. Co-chaired by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio, the dazzling event celebrated artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan…
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December 9, 2025

BOJ working with banks on cash access, relief for customers in hurricane-hit areas

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) says it and the Jamaica Bankers Association are actively exploring initiatives to make banking services, including access to cash, available in the shortest possible time,…
Damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in St Elizabeth.
December 9, 2025

JDF urges communities to clear open spaces to support relief operations

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is appealing to residents in communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa to assist with the clearing of debris from football fields, community centres, and other large…