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TCL executives check television sets earmarked for distribution to communities affected by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica.
December 15, 2025

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…
Richard Solomon, mayor of Black River.
December 15, 2025 by Albert Ferguson

Generator-powered Christmas tree for Black River as recovery efforts continue

WESTERN BUREAU: A gasolene generator will be used to power a scaled-down Municipal Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Black River, St Elizabeth, as parish leaders move to keep hope alive in…
Letters
December 15, 2025

Letter of the Day | Why is Jamaica unaffordable for Jamaicans?

THE EDITOR, Madam: It has become painfully clear that Jamaica is facing a housing crisis that the authorities have yet to confront. People who live and work here can no longer afford a home.
This photo shows roof repairs being undertaken at the Black River Hospital.
December 15, 2025

Relocating health facilities may not be the solution

THE EDITOR, Madam: I read with great interest the article quoting state minister Elon Thompson speaking to the need to remove health facilities from the shorelines of the areas devastated by…
December 15, 2025

Imperative to keep children safe

THE EDITOR, Madam: It is important that we make sure our kids have safe places to learn and grow, and I think we really need to step up our efforts to make that happen. Unfortunately, we know that…
Damaged roofs of Lewisville Police Station and post office, blown away by Hurricane Melissa.
December 15, 2025

Jamel Banton | Concrete deck or zinc – what’s the best option?

When the prime minister recently cautioned Jamaicans not to rush into building concrete roofs after Hurricane Melissa, did he offer wise advice? His point was simple: do not trade one hazard for…
Daryl Vaz (right), minister of transport, telecommunications and energy; meets with a senior delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) during their recent visit to Jamaica to discuss support for the country’s recovery and long-term resilience fo
December 15, 2025

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…
ANOTHER ONE (right) ridden by Dane Nelson wins the Charles Hussey OD Trophy race over five furlongs straight by a nose from COMMANDER Z (Ian Spence)  at Caymanas Park yesterday.
December 15, 2025 by Ainsley Walters

Six winners in three race meets for Nelson

DANE Nelson made it six winners in three meets yesterday, hanging on by a nose aboard Anthony Nunes’ 7-5 favourite, ANOTHER ONE, to deny United States-bred COMMANDER Z with journeyman Ian Spence in…
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw.
December 15, 2025

Shaw the first female to reach 100 goals for City

MANCHESTER, England (CMC): Manchester City forward Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw scored a rare beaver-trick, and created history in the British competition, to help her side thump Aston Villa 6-1 and maintain…