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December 9, 2025
'Mi Kinda Worried’: Treasure Beach farmer fears for neighbours as hurricane nears
Dowan Hill, a farmer living in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, says he’s fearful that community members with zinc roofs and board houses will be badly affected by Hurricane Melissa. Hill, who was seen…
December 9, 2025
St Elizabeth farmer gives up his home as Flagaman residents struggle for shelter
When strong winds from Hurricane Melissa began threatening the farming district of Flagaman in southern St Elizabeth, Nasheo Blake did something few would dare in the face of danger — he gave up his…
December 9, 2025
Florida-based groups prepare containers of relief supplies for Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa nears
Two containers packed with family care packages organised by charitable organisations are standing by in Florida, ready to be shipped to Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm…
December 9, 2025
Cultural and creative industries contribute $107b to GDP annually — report
The Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance of Jamaica (CCIAJ) — a grouping of industry associations, including Kingston Creative, BIAJ, JAFTA, WIFT, JaRIA, Dream Entertainment, Montego Bay…
December 9, 2025
Bon Jovi talks first tour since surgery, new album and Bruce Springsteen
LONDON (AP): Bon Jovi will embark on their first tour in four years in 2026 – and it’s more than just a victory lap. In 2022, singer Jon Bon Jovi saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was…
December 9, 2025
McKenzie assures public of safety at shelters as Hurricane Melissa nears
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie is reiterating that shelters across Jamaica are safe spaces for people who live in communities vulnerable to severe weather…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Tuesday
The InStyle Imagemaker Awards returned in dazzling fashion at a private Los Angeles residence, spotlighting the creative men and women redefining Hollywood style. The night celebrated leading…
December 9, 2025
Haitians urged to remain vigilant as Melissa blamed for four deaths and injury of 15
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – Haitian authorities were on Monday urging people to remain vigilant as Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, could bring life-threatening flash flooding and landslides in…
December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | Can I file for my nephew?
Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington, I am a USA citizen and wanted to know what is the process of filing for my nephew and how long would the process take. Thank you. ND Dear ND, Only certain biological and…