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They are to go to court on April 21.
December 9, 2025

Secondary school student arrested on drugs and weapon-related charges in Trinidad

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The police in Trinidad on Tuesday said that a 16-year-old secondary school student is due to appear in a magistrate's court on Wednesday after he was detained and…
Goalkeeper Andre Blake makes a save during the Jamaica vs Curaçao Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers at the National Stadium in St Andrew on November 18, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Reggae Boyz miss out on automatic World Cup qualification

Jamaica missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a scoreless draw with Curaçao at the National Stadium earlier tonight. Needing a win to advance, Jamaica failed to find…
Donovan Lewis
December 9, 2025

Donovan Lewis to close St George’s College Lecture Series

Investor and wealth manager Donovan Lewis will deliver the final lecture in St George’s College’s three-part series, ‘Pioneers of Tomorrow’, on Tuesday, December 2, at the Abe Issa Auditorium. Lewis…
Kasia Neil stands amid the remains of her house, destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last month.
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

Portmore mayor leads second hurricane relief drive out west

The Portmore City Municipality on Sunday delivered another batch of relief supplies to communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, making its second trip to western Jamaica. This time the aid went…
Dr Charmaine Thomas
December 9, 2025

Wellness advocate calls for national conversation on men’s hormonal health

Midlife changes are often associated with women, but health experts say men also undergo significant hormonal shifts that can affect their energy, mood, and overall well-being. The condition, known as…
The Jamaican Chinese Benevolent Association, in partnership with the Chinese Community of Jamaica, has distributed packages to several communities after Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Chinese community pledges 1,000 care packages weekly for storm-hit areas

The Jamaican Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) has pledged to deliver at least 1,000 care packages two to three times per week to communities recovering from Hurricane Melissa. In partnership with…
Matthew Samuda, minister of economic growth and job creation of Jamaica, speaks during a plenary session at the COP30 UN Climate Summit on Monday.
December 9, 2025

‘This is survival’

BELEM, Brazil (AP): Battered by last month’s ferocious climate-fuelled hurricane, Jamaica joined other small island nations and impoverished countries at Monday’s United Nations climate talks to…
Senator Aubyn Hill, minister of industry, investment and commerce.
December 9, 2025

Special registration opens for charities aiding recovery

The Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) has launched a special registration window for charitable organisations to support national relief and recovery efforts after Hurricane…
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Lifespan Spring Water stepped forward to support recovery efforts through critical water donations. The company collaborated with Rotary Jamaica to fill and distribute hundreds of gallons of water to hard-hit communities i
December 9, 2025

Corporate Hands | Lifespan supports mitigation efforts