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04 Nov, 2025
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Jamaica’s insured losses from Melissa could reach US$4b, analytics firm says
Verisk Analytics, a global data analytics firm, estimates that insured property losses from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica could range between US$2.2 billion and US$4.2 billion, but these figures await…
04 Nov, 2025
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Gov’t’s slow response to Hurricane Melissa
THE EDITOR, Madam: I must express my disappointment with how the Government of Jamaica has been handling the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. From the earliest forecasts issued by the Meteorological…
04 Nov, 2025
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France threatens to block Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls ahead of Paris store opening
PARIS (AP) — French authorities have warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast fashion giant had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance. France’s…
04 Nov, 2025
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Jessie J opens up about cancer battle
Jessie J’s “whole world has changed” since she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The 37-year-old singer revealed in June that she had been diagnosed with the illness at an early stage and reflected on…
04 Nov, 2025
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Saudi Aramco oil company reports US$26.9b profit in third quarter
Saudi oil giant Aramco reported on Tuesday a US$26.9-billion profit in the third quarter, down slightly from last year as global energy prices remain depressed over concerns of too much oil being on…
04 Nov, 2025
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R&B star D’Angelo laid to rest in Virginia
D’Angelo was laid to rest over the weekend. The R&B artiste’s funeral took place in his home state of Virginia in the United States on Saturday, with guests including Stevie Wonder and Lauryn Hill…
04 Nov, 2025
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Bank update
Banks continue to reopen branches on a phased basis as they recover from Hurricane Melissa. Scotiabank: On Monday, Scotiabank said many of its employees are still unable to report for work, but that…
04 Nov, 2025
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04 Nov, 2025
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A$AP Rocky and Rihanna now have matching CFDA fashion icon awards
NEW YORK (AP): Fashion powerhouse couple A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have another fashion icon award to take home after Rocky was awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America prize on Monday. The…