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31 Oct, 2025
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‘Wild Gilbert’ singer Lovindeer reflects after Melissa
Last week, Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful cyclonic phenomena to enter the Caribbean region, wreaked havoc across the Greater Antilles. Jamaica was not spared her wrath, with many lives,…
31 Oct, 2025
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Cuban embargo condemned by UN for 33rd year
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to condemn the American economic embargo of Cuba for a 33rd year. Yet the vote, as Hurricane Melissa tore through the island nation,…
31 Oct, 2025
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UK providing additional £5 million in emergency humanitarian funding
The UK Government is mobilising an additional £5 million in emergency humanitarian funding, on top of £2.5 million announced earlier this week, to support Jamaica and the Caribbean region’s recovery…
31 Oct, 2025
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USF deploying Starlink satellite to Western communities
The Universal Service Fund (USF) is deploying Starlink satellite-based internet systems to provide immediate broadband coverage in key communities in western Jamaica. Energy, Transport and…
31 Oct, 2025
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OUR urges JPS to ensure proper billing following Hurricane Melissa
The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has urged the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) to ensure the observation of good practise and the application of reasonable consideration in its…
31 Oct, 2025
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A$AP Rocky says fatherhood is his greatest joy
Rapper A$AP Rocky says balancing fatherhood with his music career is his greatest joy. The artiste and fashion icon has three children – daughter Rocki and sons RZA and Riot – with partner, business…
31 Oct, 2025
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Over 20 relief flights headed to Jamaica
More than 20 cargo flights are expected as relief pours into Jamaica from across the world following Hurricane Melissa, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said Friday. He said that the biggest challenge…
31 Oct, 2025
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“We’re completely devastated”
Kemar Ricketts, head coach of Treasure Beach FC, said while they are still surveying the damage inflicted on the club and its members, they have been left devastated in the aftermath of Hurricane…
31 Oct, 2025
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Businesses unite to tidy and transform downtown Kingston
A corporate-led initiative aimed at promoting civic pride and maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces in downtown Kingston has been launched under the banner ‘Keep It Clean’. The campaign is…