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09 Nov, 2025
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Shaggy to headline hurricane relief concert at UBS Arena in New York
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica, the Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, has endorsed the ‘I Love…
09 Nov, 2025
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Emotions high at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony
LOS ANGELES (AP): Cyndi Lauper turned True Colours into a defiant call for courage and the music of Outkast, Soundgarden and the White Stripes brought waves of emotion Saturday night at the Rock &…
09 Nov, 2025
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‘A profound loss’
The Jamaican diaspora has reacted with shock and disbelief at news that Jamaica’s Consul General to New York Alsion Roach-Wilson has died following her battle with breast cancer. Roach-Wilson died at…
09 Nov, 2025
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American première of Oliver Samuels’ play to benefit hurricane relief
The American première performances of the new stage comedy written, directed by and starring Jamaican theatre legend Oliver Samuels, will serve as fundraisers for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica.
09 Nov, 2025
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Burmese community donates care packages to Western Regional Health Authority
The Burmese community in Jamaica has donated care packages to the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) for distribution to staff members in support of recovery efforts, following the passage of…
09 Nov, 2025
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JMMB mobilises support for communities impacted by Melissa
In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, the JMMB Group, through its philanthropic arm, the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, has committed an initial $25 million toward…
09 Nov, 2025
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College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support
SACRAMENTO (AP) : Acorn squash, Spam and baby food lined the shelves on a recent day at a college food pantry in California’s capital city, a resource that students receiving federal aid to purchase…
09 Nov, 2025
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Boat from Myanmar with hundreds of migrants capsizes, one body found, 10 rescued
KUALA LUMPUR (AP): A boat carrying about 300 migrants from Myanmar capsized last week in the Indian Ocean close to the maritime border between Thailand and Malaysia, with at least one body recovered…
09 Nov, 2025
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UK sends military experts and equipment after drone sightings near airports
LONDON (AP): Britain is sending equipment and personnel to Belgium after a spate of drone sightings near airports, the head of the UK military said Sunday. In the past week, both Belgium’s main…