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December 9, 2025
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Deadly intoxication A man named Mr. Set was driving his truck down the street His foot hit the gas like a boulder in water, rum, and beer in hand His thirst could not be quenched, one quart and four…
December 9, 2025
by Omar Tomlinson
Lifestyle Round-Up
What’s new and exciting in global fashion? Quite a lot, if you’re Jamaican-connected. Designers, models, and hairstylists with roots in The Rock are elevating the conversation around image-making in…
December 9, 2025
by Krysta Anderson
Plant mom Shara Williams-Lue finds hope with Cacti Corner Ja
With an innate love for gardenscapes and greenery, Shara Williams-Lue admits that planting wasn’t always second nature. Rooted in faith, she took the leap and created her cactus corner. She told…
December 9, 2025
Crash survivor donates medical equipment to hospital
Over a decade later, Don-Juanique Gardener is using his second chance at life to give back to the hospital that helped save his life after a near-fatal crash in St Ann. The JN Bank merchant…
December 9, 2025
TS Melissa drifts to the east-southeast
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has reported that reconnaissance aircraft indicates a drift of Tropical Storm Melissa to the east-southeast over the Caribbean Sea, however, the Tropical Storm…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
GoodHeart |Centenarian Elsa Louise Atkinson ‘blessed’ to receive Badge of Honour
On National Heroes Day, Elsa Louise Capleton Atkinson was recognised for 60 years of service in the field of pharmacy. Nicely dressed, with her nails well manicured and a smile on her face, the…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica Red Cross preparing for Melissa with over $16 million allocated for immediate action
The Jamaica Red Cross (JRC) says it is activating anticipatory action measures ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa in efforts to minimise the impact as well as ensure a full humanitarian response if…
December 9, 2025
Five-year initiative launched to integrate nature-based solutions into urban development
A FIVE-YEAR initiative has been launched to address Jamaica’s urban climate and societal challenges by integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) into urban planning and community development. Dubbed…
December 9, 2025
Compulsory military service reintroduced amid tensions in Europe
ZAGREB (AP): Croatia’s parliament on Friday voted to reintroduce compulsory military service in the European Union and NATO member country. The move comes amid heightened tensions in Europe following…