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December 9, 2025
Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa
RIO CAUTO, Cuba (AP) — Thousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after Hurricane Melissa pummelled the island’s eastern region as one of the strongest Atlantic…
December 9, 2025
by Livingston Scott
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MOUNT PLEASANT took a vital 1-0 lead over Universidad O&M in the first leg of their Concacaf Caribbean Cup final, at the Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago de los Caballeros, in the Dominican Republic…
December 9, 2025
Westmoreland residents urged to be vigilant when purchasing water
The Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging residents to exercise caution when purchasing trucked water, particularly in communities experiencing shortages following the passage of Hurricane…
December 9, 2025
Court halts Dixon’s interdiction pending outcome of legal challenge
The Constitutional Court has put the interdiction of medical doctor Aujae Dixon on hold pending the outcome of a legal challenge he has mounted. Dixon was removed from his job at the May Pen Hospital…
December 9, 2025
Holness announces funding for National Cleanup Programme
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced a budgetary allocation of $10 million has been approved for each constituency across Jamaica as part of the National Cleanup Programme, following the…
December 9, 2025
New tennis-style seeding to keep top-ranked World Cup teams apart
GENEVA (AP): THE 2026 World Cup draw next week will reward the four highest-ranked teams – Spain, Argentina, France, and England – who will be placed in separate sections of a new tennis-style seeded…
December 9, 2025
Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup after FIFA red-card verdict
GENEVA (AP): CRISTIANO RONALDO will likely avoid missing any Portugal games at the World Cup despite his red card in a qualifying game for elbowing an Ireland opponent. FIFA published a disciplinary…
December 9, 2025
Gakpo opens up on Liverpool ‘embarrassment’
LIVERPOOL, England (AP): LIVERPOOL’S PLAYERS held “honest” conversations after feeling embarrassed following back-to-back 3-0 losses that have left manager Arne Slot in his most difficult period since…
December 9, 2025
by Edmond Campbell
February deadline to restore power islandwide
The Cabinet has approved a US$150 million loan to the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to facilitate the restoration of power to all customers of the light and power company by the latest February…