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Mark Jackson, a resident of Tavern, St Andrew, highlights the dangerous erosion caused by the swollen Hope River.
December 9, 2025 by Corey Robinson

Hope River fears

Residents of Kintyre and Tavern in St Andrew say they are “running out of ground” after Hurricane Melissa’s fierce rains chewed deeper into the Hope River’s banks, exposing foundations, toppling…
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December 9, 2025

Orville Taylor | Frogs, plague and Melissa

Ignorance can be fatal. Panicked demagogues drew attention to a pond teeming with tadpoles. In a viral video, thousands of little black creatures wriggling and darkening the water. They were so…
The new Little London Police Station in Westmorland was officially opened on November 28, 2025.
December 9, 2025

New Little London Police Station in Westmoreland officially opened

The new Little London Police Station in Westmorland was officially opened today. The upgraded facility replaces the previous station, which was destroyed by fire. The structure was also recently…
Deshawn Byfield of All-Manning team.
December 9, 2025 by Robert Bailey

Byfield’s hat trick ensures easy win for KC

Striker Deshawn Byfield netted a brilliant second-half hat trick to guide defending champions Kingston College (KC) to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Campion College in their second-round Group Two…
A team of healthcare workers from the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the South East Regional Health Authority at their psychological first aid training in Kingston on November 12.
December 9, 2025

At least 1,200 trained in psychological first aid to support storm-hit parishes

About 1,200 people have been trained to deliver psychological first aid in parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. The training, supported by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (left) interacting with Deputy Superintendent Joel Hamilton (right), project manager at the Services Branch, and other cops during a tour of the facilities.
December 9, 2025 by Mickalia Kington

DIGNITY MATTERS

WESTERN BUREAU: Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has renewed his call for dignity to be placed at the centre of Jamaica’s hurricane recovery efforts, urging that assistance to affected residents be…
December 9, 2025

Rick Atkinson’s Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions

NEW YORK (AP) Prize-winning military historian Rick Atkinson, a comic book fan growing up, hadn’t imagined his own work being suitable for the illustrated format. Ten Speed Graphic announced that a…
New correctional officers on parade at the 87th Intake Passing Out Ceremony in Moneague, St Ann on Friday, November 28, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Dept of Correctional Services welcomes 87 new officers

Eighty-seven recruits have joined the ranks of the Department of Correctional Services following Friday’s Passing-out Parade for the 87th Intake of Correctional Officers at the United Pentecostal…
Denbigh High goal defence Cheyenne Mills (left) looks on as Kemps Hill High goal shooter Ashanne Gallimore (right) sinks one of six goals for her team in Thursday’s ISSA rural schoolgirls under-19 match at Denbigh. Denbigh defeated their opponents 68-6.
December 9, 2025 by Raymond Graham

Holmwood’s netballers back in top form

Defending double champions Holmwood Technical closed the preliminary round of the ISSA rural schoolgirls’ netball competition in fine style on Thursday at the Manchester High court scoring impressive…