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Donovan Lewis
December 9, 2025

Donovan Lewis to close St George’s College Lecture Series

Investor and wealth manager Donovan Lewis will deliver the final lecture in St George’s College’s three-part series, ‘Pioneers of Tomorrow’, on Tuesday, December 2, at the Abe Issa Auditorium. Lewis…
Kasia Neil stands amid the remains of her house, destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last month.
December 9, 2025 by Ruddy Mathison

Portmore mayor leads second hurricane relief drive out west

The Portmore City Municipality on Sunday delivered another batch of relief supplies to communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, making its second trip to western Jamaica. This time the aid went…
Dr Charmaine Thomas
December 9, 2025

Wellness advocate calls for national conversation on men’s hormonal health

Midlife changes are often associated with women, but health experts say men also undergo significant hormonal shifts that can affect their energy, mood, and overall well-being. The condition, known as…
The Jamaican Chinese Benevolent Association, in partnership with the Chinese Community of Jamaica, has distributed packages to several communities after Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Chinese community pledges 1,000 care packages weekly for storm-hit areas

The Jamaican Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) has pledged to deliver at least 1,000 care packages two to three times per week to communities recovering from Hurricane Melissa. In partnership with…
Matthew Samuda, minister of economic growth and job creation of Jamaica, speaks during a plenary session at the COP30 UN Climate Summit on Monday.
December 9, 2025

‘This is survival’

BELEM, Brazil (AP): Battered by last month’s ferocious climate-fuelled hurricane, Jamaica joined other small island nations and impoverished countries at Monday’s United Nations climate talks to…
Senator Aubyn Hill, minister of industry, investment and commerce.
December 9, 2025

Special registration opens for charities aiding recovery

The Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS) has launched a special registration window for charitable organisations to support national relief and recovery efforts after Hurricane…
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Lifespan Spring Water stepped forward to support recovery efforts through critical water donations. The company collaborated with Rotary Jamaica to fill and distribute hundreds of gallons of water to hard-hit communities i
December 9, 2025

Corporate Hands | Lifespan supports mitigation efforts

The Caribbean Community of Retired Persons (CCRP), led by their Executive Chair and Founder, Jean Lowrie-Chin, journeyed to western Jamaica on November 11 to deliver much-needed care packages to elderly citizens impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Using the $80
December 9, 2025

Corporate Hands | CCRP brings hurricane relief to the elderly

Jamaica Flour Mills, a subsidiary of ADM, is helping deliver essential relief and support to those impacted by Hurricane Melissa by providing much-needed food supplies. Through ADM Cares, Jamaica Flour Mills is contributing US$100,000 to the Food For The P
December 9, 2025

Corporate Hands | Jamaica Flour Mills donates US$100,000 to aid in restoration after hurricane