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December 9, 2025
UPDATE | Jamaica's international airports closed as Hurricane Melissa lashes eastern Jamaica
Jamaica’s two international airports are officially closed as Category Four Hurricane Melissa begins to impact the island, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says. Speaking at a press briefing Sunday…
December 9, 2025
Emergency operations centres activated in SERHA
The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) wishes to advise the public that, in light of Hurricane Melissa, its emergency operations centres have been fully activated across the region to…
December 9, 2025
New captain to lead Scorpions’ Super50 title hunt
KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC): The Jamaica Scorpions have unveiled a 14-man squad for the upcoming CG United Super50 Cup, blending seasoned internationals with exciting new talent as the team prepares to…
December 9, 2025
Portmore on the frontline - Storm surge from Hurricane Melissa threatens major residential hub
Jamaica’s senior meteorologist Evan Thompson says Portmore, the largest residential community in the English-speaking Caribbean, is among southern coastal areas likely to be impacted by storm surge as…
December 9, 2025
Few leaving flood-prone Port Royal, other areas as Hurricane Melissa Looms
Residents in the flood-prone coastal town of Port Royal, in Kingston, and other communities have once again ignored authorities’ attempts to relocate them ahead of Hurricane Melissa. The hurricane is…
December 9, 2025
Gordon Robinson | A rose by any other name…
The Dunce’s behaviour at the domino table was always erratic as he marched to the beat of a different drummer. “March” might be a strong word since he always proudly answered queries as to his…
December 9, 2025
Hope demands execution as WI seek T20 redemption against Bangladesh
CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (CMC): West Indies captain Shai Hope has called for ruthless execution from his bowlers and a fusion of power and smart cricket from his batters as his team looks to overturn a…
December 9, 2025
So much in common
THE EDITOR, Madam: Way back in 1527 King Henry VIII petitioned Pope Clement VII for his marriage to Queen Catherine to be annulled, so as to marry his new love, Anne Boleyn. The Pope refused, so…
December 9, 2025
by Lester Hinds
Jamaica’s ambassador in US coordinating relief efforts for island
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major General (ret’d) Antony Anderson is working with members of the diaspora to coordinated disaster relief effort in anticipation of the impact of…