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25 Nov, 2025
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PNP MPs say gov’t’s Hurricane Melissa response slow and inadequate
People’s National Party (PNP) Members of Parliament in Westmoreland, Hanover, and St Elizabeth have accused the Government of being lacking in its response to residents affected by Hurricane Melissa,…
25 Nov, 2025
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UNDP mobilises US$2 million in recovery grants
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has mobilised an initial US$2 million in Resilient Recovery grants to support Jamaica’s rebuilding efforts following the devastation of Hurricane…
25 Nov, 2025
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Jimmy’s classical uniqueness
THE EDITOR, Madam:
25 Nov, 2025
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It was surreal - Audrie Allwood
Audrie Allwood, chief executive officer of Fit Farm Fitness Club and president of the Jamaica Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Association (JABBFA), made a spectacular return to the international…
25 Nov, 2025
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Dwight Fletcher | Why is Jesus’ blood a big deal?
LAST WEEK we wrapped up a series on ‘Jesus Christ as Lord’. In it, we discussed how Jesus has secured the title of Lord, and this demands a response from His people. Not only do we confess with our…
25 Nov, 2025
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Brace for recession but bank on resilience, says PIOJ
The Planning Institute of Jamaica, PIOJ, says said that while the country should expect a recession, steps are being taken to strengthen the economy’s ability to withstand future weather shocks. The…
25 Nov, 2025
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Economic diversification is a necessary insurance against future storms
This is the third in a series highlighting Youth Voices in Hurricane Melissa recovery, featuring young people’s perspectives on resilience, rebuilding and the future after the storm. To rebuild –…
25 Nov, 2025
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PIOJ says economy to decline by up 13 per cent in December 2025 quarter
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) expects the Jamaican economy to contract by 11 to 13 per cent in the December 2025 quarter, the sharpest decline since the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is…