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15 Dec, 2025
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Generator-powered Christmas tree for Black River as recovery efforts continue
WESTERN BUREAU: A gasolene generator will be used to power a scaled-down Municipal Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Black River, St Elizabeth, as parish leaders move to keep hope alive in…
15 Dec, 2025
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Letter of the Day | Why is Jamaica unaffordable for Jamaicans?
THE EDITOR, Madam: It has become painfully clear that Jamaica is facing a housing crisis that the authorities have yet to confront. People who live and work here can no longer afford a home.
15 Dec, 2025
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Relocating health facilities may not be the solution
THE EDITOR, Madam: I read with great interest the article quoting state minister Elon Thompson speaking to the need to remove health facilities from the shorelines of the areas devastated by…
15 Dec, 2025
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Imperative to keep children safe
THE EDITOR, Madam: It is important that we make sure our kids have safe places to learn and grow, and I think we really need to step up our efforts to make that happen. Unfortunately, we know that…
15 Dec, 2025
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Jamel Banton | Concrete deck or zinc – what’s the best option?
When the prime minister recently cautioned Jamaicans not to rush into building concrete roofs after Hurricane Melissa, did he offer wise advice? His point was simple: do not trade one hazard for…
15 Dec, 2025
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EIB explores financing support for Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Melissa recovery, resilience
A senior delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) has concluded a visit to Jamaica to discuss support for the country’s recovery and long-term resilience following Hurricane Melissa, as well…
15 Dec, 2025
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Six winners in three race meets for Nelson
DANE Nelson made it six winners in three meets yesterday, hanging on by a nose aboard Anthony Nunes’ 7-5 favourite, ANOTHER ONE, to deny United States-bred COMMANDER Z with journeyman Ian Spence in…
15 Dec, 2025
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Shaw the first female to reach 100 goals for City
MANCHESTER, England (CMC): Manchester City forward Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw scored a rare beaver-trick, and created history in the British competition, to help her side thump Aston Villa 6-1 and maintain…
15 Dec, 2025
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Build-back booster
WESTERN BUREAU: The Government has committed J$600 million to help displaced tourism workers repair and rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Melissa as part of a broader public-private recovery…