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December 9, 2025
Dozens charged with treason over violence linked to disputed election
DODOMA (AP): Prosecutors in Tanzania on Friday charged dozens of people with treason over their alleged roles in violence surrounding the country’s disputed election. The charge sheet identified 76…
December 9, 2025
by Luke Douglas
Barnett Tech Park suffers significant hurricane damage
The Barnett Tech Park in Montego Bay suffered significant damage as a result of Hurricane Melissa, leaving more than 6,000 workers in the global services, or outsourcing, sector without a job for now.
December 9, 2025
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations
NEW YORK (AP): Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday. The rapper is up for nine trophies at February’s ceremony: Record, Song and Album…
December 9, 2025
Universal Service Fund to deliver internet connection to hurricane-damaged communities over next six weeks
The Universal Service Fund (USF) will deliver at least 90 community connectivity solutions to areas affected by Hurricane Melissa over the next six weeks. “Starting today, the Jamaica Defence Force…
December 9, 2025
Chelsea confirms selection of Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards to Ja's Concacaf qualifier squad
English Premier League club Chelsea FC has confirmed Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards call-up to Jamaica’s squad for the upcoming Concacaf World Cup qualifier, one day before the Jamaica Football Federation…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
I Love Jamaica telethon, global concerts for hurricane relief
Philanthropy, passion and purpose linked arms on the Rooftop Terrace of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, last Thursday, as media gathered to hear the details of the I Love…
December 9, 2025
Patricia Green | Strapping roofs can’t be the solution
“… Close the window weh de wind cum from. Open de other side. Do de same when de eye turn …”. How many Jamaicans and Caribbean people have passed on this knowledge to successive generations during the…
December 9, 2025
by Omar Tomlinson
Lifestyle Round-Up
What does a Hollywood actor receiving a career lifetime award, the new cover of Vogue Taiwan, and a children’s book author have in common? They are among The Rock-connected talents making waves across…
December 9, 2025
4.8 million tonnes of debris generated by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica, says UNDP
Using satellite-based analysis, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Hurricane Melissa has left 4.8 million tonnes of debris across western Jamaica amid widespread devastation caused…