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December 9, 2025
by Barry Rattray
Dream House | Sally Henzell’s seaside sanctuary withstands Hurricane Melissa
Our hearts go out to all who are facing loss and devastation in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which has caused extreme destruction to homes and communities in western Jamaica.
December 9, 2025
US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’
GENEVA (AP): The UN human rights chief said Friday that US military strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly carrying illegal drugs from South America are…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica forms hurricane relief committee co-chaired by McKenzie and Vaz
The Government has set up a number of Cabinet sub-committees to oversee hurricane relief and recovery efforts in the wake of the devastation wrought on Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa. At a Jamaica…
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December 9, 2025
CARICOM countries vote in favour of resolution to end US trade embargo against Cuba
UNITED NATIONS (CMC): The United Nations General Assembly Wednesday has, for the 33rd consecutive year, adopted a resolution calling for an end to the decades-long United States embargo against Cuba.…
December 9, 2025
Billie Eilish calls on billionaires to give more
AP: As Grammy and Oscar winner Billie Eilish accepted the music award at this year’s WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards on Wednesday night, she urged the ultra-wealthy to address more of the world’s…
December 9, 2025
Gordon Robinson | Create your own post hurricane reality
This week has been all about Hurricane Melissa and that’s likely to be the case for many more weeks. So there’s no better time for a reminder of the power of positive thinking. In that regard you need…
December 9, 2025
Treasure Beach festival postponed as organisers aid recovery efforts
The Treasure Beach Food, Rum and Reggae Festival, originally scheduled for November 7–9 in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, has been postponed, organisers announced. The decision comes after Hurricane…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Road to recovery – focus on mental health
Melissa, one of the strongest hurricanes to hit Jamaica in its recorded history, which decimated parishes in the western side of the island, has left more than a heap of mangled structures in its…
December 9, 2025
Oran Hall | The path to financial recovery after a natural disaster
Hurricane Melissa has come and gone, but she will not be forgotten because of the life-changing effects she has inflicted on a significant portion of the Jamaican population. Eventually, each victim…