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December 9, 2025
US carries out new strike in Caribbean, killing three alleged drug smugglers
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The United States military has carried out another lethal strike on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Saturday. …
December 9, 2025
Sangster airport waives landing and parking fees for relief flights
MBJ Airports Limited (MBJ), the operator of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, says it has waived all landing and parking fees for non-commercial relief flights bringing cargo…
December 9, 2025
PNP undertakes hurricane relief mission in Westmoreland
The People’s National Party (PNP) says it today launched its first official hurricane relief mission to Westmoreland, as part of its islandwide recovery initiative following the devastation caused by…
December 9, 2025
JN strengthens humanitarian response for Melissa recovery
The JN Group says it has deepened humanitarian support to assist in Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. The company says Jamaica National has reintroduced its ISupportJamaica Fund to channel…
December 9, 2025
Nigeria rejects US military threat over alleged Christian killings
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The United States cannot unilaterally carry out any military operation in Nigeria over its claims of Christian persecution in the West African country, a Nigerian presidential…
December 9, 2025
VMBS accelerates reopening of branches, ABM availability following Melissa
The VM Building Society says it is working to get all its operations up and running following Hurricane Melissa, noting that the majority of its branches are offering limited services and that most…
December 9, 2025
Rush on gas stations, ATMs and supermarkets in Ocho Rios
The typical post-hurricane rush on business places was evident in Ocho Rios, St Ann on Sunday, as residents flocked to gas stations, ATMs, and supermarkets. Motorists swarmed gas stations, with…
December 9, 2025
Kenyan landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods hamper search for survivors
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The death toll from a deadly landslide in western Kenya has risen to 26 after four more bodies were retrieved on Sunday, shortly before rescue efforts to find survivors were…
December 9, 2025
Rising underground water floods section of Content in Williamsfield, Manchester
Rising water levels have flooded some homes in a section of Content in Williamsfield, Manchester and have left parts of the main road impassable. The underground water is believed to be associated…