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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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TCL to distribute TV sets to hurricane affected communities
In response to the severe impact of Hurricane Melissa, technology brand TCL said it will donate 100 televisions to assist communities across Jamaica affected by the storm. The donation aims to support…
15 Dec, 2025
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JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation empowers parents
The JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the JMMB Group, recently partnered with Talk Up Yout’s CHAMP (Child Home and Mentorship Project) Parenting Conference, held at the S Hotel…
15 Dec, 2025
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Duty over despair
Two Montego Bay-based employees of Lifespan are being hailed as quiet heroes of Hurricane Melissa, after choosing duty over despair in the days when their own lives were upended by crisis.
15 Dec, 2025
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Customs gets boost to border protection capacities through new canine programme
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is continuing to enhance its border security capabilities, this time with the introduction of its Canine Unit, a critical milestone in the agency’s ongoing mission to…
15 Dec, 2025
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Men take lead in Project STAR-supported community mentorship
A group of emerging community leaders from across Jamaica is gearing up to guide young people toward safer, more supportive futures through a newly launched mentorship programme implemented by Project…
15 Dec, 2025
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Hurricane-affected women entrepreneurs to benefit from Race for Hope proceeds
Five women entrepreneurs in western Jamaica who were impacted by Hurricane Melissa are set to benefit from proceeds from the 2026 JN Group Race for Hope 5K and Kids Fun Run, which will support their…
15 Dec, 2025
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PM assigns UDC to lead Black River cleanup
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced that the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) will lead the cleanup of the town of Black River as recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa move into a…
15 Dec, 2025
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US director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead
Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as “The Princess Bride,” “When Harry Met Sally …” and “This Is…