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December 9, 2025
About 146,000 buildings sustained major damage from Hurricane Melissa - ODPEM
Approximately 146,000 buildings impacted by hurricane Melissa across Jamaica sustained major to severe structural damage, authorities have disclosed. This accounts for 15 per cent of the 960,000…
December 9, 2025
Sean Major-Campbell | Faith in faith or faith in God
AS I listen to many comments and questions about disasters, I am reminded that faith in faith is much more common than faith in God. Many religious leaders and their adherents believe that storms can…
December 9, 2025
Turkish football imposes temporary bans on 102 players over betting scandal
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish football temporarily banned 102 professional players including 25 from the top-tier league on Thursday over a widening betting scandal that has implicated hundreds of referees.…
December 9, 2025
Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, ‘The Look’
WASHINGTON (AP): On any day during her eight years as first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama said she could go from giving a speech to meeting with a counterpart from another country to…
December 9, 2025
Thai magic and Jamaican pride
Since leaving for Thailand last Tuesday, Dr Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica 2025, has been proudly waving the Jamaican flag and embracing the culture and adventures that come with representing…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Friday
Eddie Murphy’s friends and family turned out in full support for the premiere of Being Eddie on Wednesday at the Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles. The documentary, now streaming on Netflix, offers…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
Chronixx’s ‘Resilient’ uplifts Alaine; ready for I Love Jamaica telethon
Singing sensation Alaine is one of the artistes who will be performing on the I Love Jamaica telethon on Sunday, November 23, to raise funds to assist those who have been affected by Hurricane…
December 9, 2025
'Not acceptable' - Education minister displeased schools repaired after Hurricane Beryl again damaged
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon has raised questions regarding the quality of repairs done to some schools following the passage of Hurricane Beryl last year, saying it is "not…
December 9, 2025
Cost to NWC from Hurricane Melissa to top $10 billion
The financial impact of Hurricane Melissa on the operations of the National Water Commission (NWC) is expected to exceed $10 billion, the Government has disclosed. The NWC, which is owned by the…