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Energy Minister Daryl Vaz.
December 11, 2025 by Karen Madden

I would do it every day and twice on Sunday – Vaz

Defending the decision to lend the Jamaica Public Service Company US$150 million towards its early restoration efforts following Hurricane Melissa’s devastation, Energy Minister Daryl Vaz has shrugged…
The Federal Reserve building seen on May 4, 2021 in Washington, USA.
December 11, 2025

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, signals higher bar for future reductions

The United States Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signalled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. In a statement released…
Beyonce.
December 11, 2025

Beyoncé returns as co-chair of Met Gala 2026

NEW YORK (AP): The new Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, revealing a powerhouse quartet. Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour in hosting the…
Amanda Samuels, owner of Bites and Boxes by Amanda.
December 11, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Sweetness and scripture inspire student’s business venture

In a time when many young people struggle to balance academics with financial pressures, one determined baker is proving that passion, creativity and perseverance can open doors to opportunity. …
The MultiCare Youth Foundation’ Executive Director Mitzian Turner (right), administrative manager Ann Astwood (2nd right), and senior project officer Ganesh Nactie (centre back in black) led their hardworking team in celebrating their protegees’ and Pr
December 11, 2025

Youth gain skills through MultiCare, Starbucks initiative

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) and partners have announced the completion of the Starbucks YUTE Work II programme, which provided life skills and employability training to 53 young people from…
Sponsors of the Matthew 25:40 Project gather for the official unveiling of the donors’ plaque during the handover of the transitional hostel at Matthew 25:40 Boys’ Home on Tuesday.
December 11, 2025

Hostel ready for orphaned youth living with HIV

The Kiwanis Club of North St Andrew (KCNSA) has completed a transitional hostel for orphaned young men at the Matthew 25:40 Boys’ Home, run by Mustard Seed Communities in Kingston. Once a…
Inger Andersen, executive director of UNEP.
December 11, 2025

Earth Today | UN Environment Assembly opens in Kenya

THE SEVENTH session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) is now underway in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. UNEA-7 brings together Ministers of Environment, intergovernmental organisations,…
The post office in Albert Town, Trelawny that was severely damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
December 11, 2025

Growing climate costs

WITH THE global cost of climate-induced extreme weather events in the past two decades estimated at US$143 billion per year, the world’s climate tab is growing. “Costs have increased exponentially…
Felicia Wong is in the carnival spirit, stunning in Zen.
December 11, 2025

Xodus Carnival is ready for the road with OlympiX

Xodus Carnival kicked off the road to 2026 with its content creation day and media launch on the weekend, unveiling the bold new theme, Campari Xodus OlympiX 2026 Qualifiers. The event brought…