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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…
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…
The Hasley Crawford Stadium.
December 9, 2025

T&T government widens bans on fetes at sporting venues

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Tuesday widened her ban on carnival activities at major sporting venues, a few weeks after announcing a similar ban at the Brian…
André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 president, gestures during a news conference at the COP30 UN Climate Summit, Monday, November17, 2025, in Belem, Brazil.
December 9, 2025

AI sparks debate at COP30 climate talks

At the United Nations climate talks in Brazil, artificial intelligence is being cast as both a hero worthy of praise and a villain that needs policing. Tech companies and a handful of countries at the…
Balram Vaswani CEO of Kaya.
December 9, 2025

Kaya takes a beating from Melissa

Kaya Limited, operator of cannabis stores in Jamaica, reported strong financial gains for the September quarter. But its next report will be coloured by Hurricane Melissa, which inflicted severe…
Dian Banton surveys the remains of her and her sister’s home in Crane Corner, St Elizabeth after the passage of Hurricane Melissa last month.
December 9, 2025 by Gloria Charite

Hurricane's impact extends beyond infrastructure to mental health

This article marks the first in a series highlighting Youth Voices in Hurricane Melissa Recovery. It will feature perspectives from youth as they reflect on key areas of the recovery process, offering…
Lawrence Nicholson
December 9, 2025

Lawrence Nicholson | Family business exposure to natural disasters

Is it possible to adequately prepare for a Category 5 hurricane? This question was posed in cyberspace where ChatGPT resides. The following was the swift response: “While adequate preparation…
Floyd Green, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining.
December 9, 2025

Gov't says it will work with established importers to bring food into Jamaica

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says the Government will work with established importers and capable local farmers to bring food into the island as it tries to fill market shortages caused by…