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Carl Grant, councillor for the Lluidas Vale Division in St Catherine, seeks to reassure resident Sharon Small, whose one-bedroom house was blown away by Melissa’s outer bands.
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

Feeling forgotten

Several residents of St Catherine who suffered significant damage to their homes as a result of Hurricane Melissa’s outer bands are expressing frustration that their cries for help have gone…
Inter Miami’s Luis Suarez reacts after missing a scoring opportunity against Toronto FC during the second half of an MLS game on September 27.
December 9, 2025

Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez suspended for decisive MLS play-off game

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (AP): LIONEL MESSI won’t have long-time teammate Luis Suárez alongside him for a match that could end Inter Miami’s season on Saturday. Suárez has been suspended for…
Amanda Anisimova of the United States gestures during her women’s singles match against Iga Swiatek of Poland at the WTA tennis finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia yesterday.
December 9, 2025

Anisimova beats Swiatek to join Rybakina in last four

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP): AMANDA ANISIMOVA reached the last four of the WTA Finals by beating second-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 yesterday. The 24-year-old American earned her second…
December 9, 2025 by Neil Armstrong

Some Jamaican farm workers returning from Canada have lost homes

Several Jamaican workers of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) in Canada have lost their homes and businesses as a result of Hurricane Melissa, and some are still unable to reach their…
Chief Information Officer (CIO), Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), André Williams.
December 9, 2025

JCA urges donors to coordinate relief shipments through registered charities

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is urging individuals who intend to donate large quantities of relief items in response to Hurricane Melissa to coordinate with registered local charities. Chief…
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

WNBL proves pivotal to national team selection

ONEIL BROWN, head coach of Jamaica women’s basketball team, and Angelee LaTouche, coordinator of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL), have praised the local league’s impact on the national…
Elderslie in St Elizabeth after the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025 by Livern Barrett

HURRICANE FARE HIKE

Taxi operators between Santa Cruz and several hurricane-ravaged communities in northern St Elizabeth have hiked their fares by more than 400 per cent, angry residents have complained. Instead of the…
Qarabag’s players celebrate their side’s second goal scored by Qarabag’s Marko Jankovic (right) from the penalty spot during the Champions League opening phase football match against Chelsea in Baku, Azerbaijan, yesterday.
December 9, 2025

Chelsea, Barca earn draws, Inter stay perfect

AP: SUBSTITUTE ALEJANDRO Garnacho scored a second-half goal as Chelsea drew 2-2 at Qarabag in the Champions League yesterday. Chelsea’s Estevao, the man of the match, opened the scoring in the 16th…
Venus Williams speaks during a ceremony at Arthur Ashe Stadium between matches during the women’s singles semifinals of the US Open tennis championships on September 4 in New York.
December 9, 2025

Venus Williams makes plans for 33rd pro season

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP): TENNIS GREAT Venus Williams plans to play for a 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour, starting in Auckland in January. Organisers of the ASB Classic in New Zealand said…