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December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
Govana stresses need for entertainers to keep economy moving
Call him ‘Govi Govi’, ‘Genna Genna’, or ‘Govana’, one thing remains the same: the entertainer christened Romeo Nelson has a big heart, and he is solidly guided by a mixture of emotion blended with…
December 9, 2025
Lawsuit filed on behalf of immigrants fined up to US$1.8 million for remaining in America
A team of lawyers filed suit Thursday against federal authorities on behalf of immigrants facing what they called “ruinous civil fines” that reach up to $1.8 million. Daily fines of $998, designed to…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
Horizon Netball Series geared to Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts
The second staging of the Vitality Roses’ Horizon Series between the Jamaica Sunshine Girls and England Vitality Roses will be geared towards raising donations in support of the Hurricane Melissa…
December 9, 2025
GoodHeart | Former Holmwood athlete Cindy Rose continues running toward her dreams
At 19, former Reggae Marathon participant Cindy Rose is learning how far passion, discipline, and faith can take her. Now a first-year student at Indian Hills Community College in the United States,…
December 9, 2025
Davie church, mayor donate for hurricane relief to Jamaica
DAVIE, FL: The Davie Community Worship Centre (DCWC), under the leadership of Bishop Dr Fedlyn Beason, has donated US$6,000 to assist Jamaican churches devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The funds will…
December 9, 2025
Kwaku | The Aya bursary, a nod to a traumatic history
As the UK concluded another African History Month, I feel compelled to highlight the Aya bursary, its first recipient, and why the BTP (British Transport Police) should continue funding it for a…
December 9, 2025
Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to promise
Fears about the artificial intelligence boom turning into an overblown bubble have diminished for now, thanks to a stellar earnings report from Nvidia that illustrated why its indispensable chips…
December 9, 2025
Expert urges parents to support children’s emotional recovery post-Melissa
As families rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, parents and caregivers are being urged to focus on children’s emotional well-being alongside physical recovery. Chair of the Violence Prevention Alliance…
December 9, 2025
Bartlett: 64,000 cruise passengers expected as tourism rebounds
Jamaica’s tourism industry is rebounding after Hurricane Melissa, with cruise ships returning, hotels reopening and officials projecting stronger visitor numbers by year end. Tourism Minister Edmund…