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Mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas
December 9, 2025

Portmore mayor wants toll exemption for vehicles transporting hurricane relief supplies

Mayor of Portmore Leon Thomas is calling for the Government to temporarily exempt vehicles transporting relief supplies to Western Jamaica from paying toll fees. His call comes after a convoy of 11…
Melarka Williams, CEO and founder of TheHiveCareers
December 9, 2025

Growth & Jobs | TheHiveCareers launches ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ initiative to mobilise workers after Hurricane Melissa

IN RESPONSE to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, TheHiveCareers announced the launch of its ‘Rebuild Jamaica – Jobs, Volunteers, and Rapid Project Support’ initiative, a platform designed…
Nationally, 326 people have died in motor vehicle crashes.
December 9, 2025

Road deaths dip after Hurricane Melissa

There has been a lull in road deaths in Jamaica since the country was battered by Hurricane Melissa, the latest police statistics have revealed. No road deaths were recorded over a four-day stretch,…
Staff arrive at BBC Broadcasting House in London, Monday November 10, 2025. (James Manning/PA via AP)
December 9, 2025

BBC says Trump has threatened to sue over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses

LONDON (AP) — US President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the BBC over the way a speech he made was edited in a documentary aired by Britain's national broadcaster. BBC…
The probe started after the body of a 25-year-old St Catherine farmer was retrieved from the river.
December 9, 2025

Police investigating suspected drowning of farmer in the Rio Cobre

The Central Village police in St Catherine have launched an investigation into a suspected case of drowning in the Rio Cobre. The probe started after the body of a 25-year-old St Catherine farmer was…
Maritime and Transport Group (MTS) also supported the recent delivery of relief supplies for Mercy Chefs, which were discharged at the Royal Jamaica Yacht Club Marina. The Group provided inland transportation to Munro College, ensuring that essential suppl
December 9, 2025

Ports of Hope: SAJ members in action

IN THE aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, members of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) have stepped forward to support national recovery efforts. From coordinating shipments and handling relief…
Acting Director General of JACRA, Wayne Hunter, listens intently as coffee stakeholders raise their concerns following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. 
December 9, 2025

JACRA assessing damage to agricultural industries it regulates

The Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), regulators of Jamaica’s coffee, cocoa, coconut, nutmeg, turmeric, ginger, and pimento industries, is seeking to assure players in…
Karon Lewis (right), client relations officer, JN Bank, in discussion with Keith Parkes (left), business development manager at CRIF Information Bureau Jamaica and Janice Knight Chung, sales and marketing officer at EveryData Jamaica at the Smarter Credit
December 9, 2025

Growth & Jobs | Credit experts urge caution: Too many loan queries can lower your credit score

Credit experts are advising Jamaicans to be cautious when applying for loans, warning that too many credit inquiries can lower their credit scores and affect their ability to access future financing.…
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December 9, 2025

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