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December 9, 2025
‘Really scary’, Nashville, Mandeville man recounts ‘terrible’ Hurricane Melissa
"If mi faith neva strong maybe mi wudda go crazy to how this ya hurricane behave," Layford Johnson, a resident of Nashville in Mandeville, Manchester, said as he recalled the terrifying…
December 9, 2025
Phased reopening of island’s airports anticipated following Melissa - AAJ
The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) says following a detailed assessment, a phased reopening of the island’s international airports and domestic aerodromes is anticipated amid the passage of…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Friday
It was a night of history, grace, and gratitude as Misty Copeland took her final bow with the American Ballet Theatre at its Fall Gala at David Geffen Hall in New York. The company made a rare…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Thursday
Fashion’s biggest power players gathered at Cipriani South Street in New York on Tuesday for the annual WWD Honors, celebrating excellence across fashion, beauty, and retail. The prestigious event —…
December 9, 2025
by Neil Armstrong
Jamaicans in Canada eager to help their homeland
As Jamaican-Canadians consider how they can help their homeland, ravaged by the fury of Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaican High Commission in Ottawa held a meeting last week underscoring that it is vital…
December 9, 2025
Catastrophic flash floods and landslides likely as Melissa continues to dump rain over Jamaica
A hurricane warning remains in effect for Jamaica as catastrophic Category 3 Hurricane Melissa drifts toward eastern Cuba. The Meteorological Service of Jamaica says Hurricane Melissa is expected to…
December 9, 2025
Reggae Girlz thump Trinidad 4-1
In their first meeting in seven years, the Reggae Girlz defeated Trinidad and Tobago 4-1 Tuesday night in an international friendly played at the Ato Boldon Stadium in Trinidad. Jody Brown bagged a…
December 9, 2025
Miami HEAT join in donating to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
NBA team the Miami HEAT, the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation and Carnival Corporation & plc have partnered to make a US$1 million donation to assist with expected recovery efforts…
December 9, 2025
Flow fixed network widely impacted by Melissa, most mobile customers still connected
Telecommunications company Flow says 72 per cent of its mobile customers still have access to connectivity while only 22 per cent of its fibre internet customers are currently registering online as a…