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This NOAA graphic shows the projected path of Tropical Storm Melissa in the Central Caribbean Sea.
December 9, 2025

TS Melissa drifts to the east-southeast

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has reported that reconnaissance aircraft indicates a drift of Tropical Storm Melissa to the east-southeast over the Caribbean Sea, however, the Tropical Storm…
Centenarian Elsa Louise Atkinson is embraced by her daughter Michelle Williams, moments before receiving her Badge of Honour for 60 years of service in the field of pharmacy.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

GoodHeart |Centenarian Elsa Louise Atkinson ‘blessed’ to receive Badge of Honour

On National Heroes Day, Elsa Louise Capleton Atkinson was recognised for 60 years of service in the field of pharmacy. Nicely dressed, with her nails well manicured and a smile on her face, the…
The Jamaica Red Cross says trained volunteers will be deployed on stand-by with necessary communication equipment, transportation, safety gear, and visibility items.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica Red Cross preparing for Melissa with over $16 million allocated for immediate action

The Jamaica Red Cross (JRC) says it is activating anticipatory action measures ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa in efforts to minimise the impact as well as ensure a full humanitarian response if…
Jamaica Urban Solutions for the Environment Project Manager Joni Jackson addresses the initiative’s launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday.
December 9, 2025

Five-year initiative launched to integrate nature-based solutions into urban development

A FIVE-YEAR initiative has been launched to address Jamaica’s urban climate and societal challenges by integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) into urban planning and community development. Dubbed…
Croatian troops participate in a military parade marking 30 years since a key war victory, in Zagreb, Croatia, Thursday, July 31, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Compulsory military service reintroduced amid tensions in Europe

ZAGREB (AP): Croatia’s parliament on Friday voted to reintroduce compulsory military service in the European Union and NATO member country. The move comes amid heightened tensions in Europe following…
Police stand guard at the entrance of Ghana electoral commission office in Accra Ghana, December 9, 2016.
December 9, 2025

Police rescue 57 Nigerians in human trafficking, cybercrime crackdown

ACCRA (AP) : Police in Ghana rescued 57 Nigerians trafficked to the west African country and arrested five people suspected of operating a cybercrime and human trafficking ring, authorities said…
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with members of the media before he boards a government plane in Ottawa on Friday.
December 9, 2025

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

WASHINGTON (AP): President Donald Trump announced he’s ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of a television ad opposing US tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called “egregious…
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon at a meeting of the St James Municipal Corporation.
December 9, 2025 by Christopher Thomas

Find a shelter if you are vulnerable, says MoBay mayor

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon has issued a stern warning to residents of flood-prone communities in St James to relocate if Tropical Storm Melissa impacts the parish and weather…
Delroy Williams (left), principal of Iona High, delivers the keynote address at the Nurses Association of Jamaica’s (NAJ’s) 55th Island Conference at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St Ann, recently. Listening on are (from left): Dawn Marie Richard
December 9, 2025

Growth & Jobs | Nurses power economies

STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS the education, finance and health sectors have issued a collective call to recognise nurses as critical to national productivity and economic growth, urging stronger investment in…