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December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
St James residents urged to carry out proper waste disposal post-Melissa
WESTERN BUREAU: As cleanup and restoration efforts continue following Hurricane Melissa’s passage on October 28, the St James Municipal Corporation (StJMC) is warning St James’ residents to properly…
December 9, 2025
Replenishment: A prayer after Melissa
Home is where / one starts from. Raise the Nile to its measures, according to Your grace O Lord Give joy to the face of the earth May its furrows be abundantly watered and its fruits be…
December 9, 2025
US vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth
(AP) — A United States vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that all US babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born. Hepatitis B is a…
December 9, 2025
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for US$72 billion
Netflix struck a deal Friday to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood giant behind “Harry Potter” and “Friends,” in a US$72 billion deal. It would bring together two of the biggest players in…
December 9, 2025
by O’brian Wynter
Island Kings to bring holiday cheer, hope with charity concert
As Jamaica continues to rebuild from the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, local music collective Island Kings is stepping forward with music and community spirit. On Sunday, December 21, the group…
December 9, 2025
by Neil Armstrong
An early Christmas gift for students in the arts
TORONTO: Yasmine Brown had dreams of becoming a basketball player, but eventually pivoted to focus on her mental health. That’s when she realised that she had all this time and energy to create…
December 9, 2025
UK pledges support for Jamaica’s climate resilience after Hurricane Melissa
United Kingdom (UK) Minister for the Caribbean, Chris Elmore, has pledged his Government’s commitment to supporting Jamaica’s climate resilience and long-term recovery from Hurricane Melissa. The…
December 9, 2025
Unidentified man found shot dead in Spanish Town
The St Catherine police are investigating the killing of an unidentified man whose body was found along Rivoli Avenue in Spanish Town on Thursday. Residents reported heard explosions about 6:40…
December 9, 2025
by Omar Tomlinson
Apostle co-founder Jamie Melbourne masters men’s skincare
In a mere five seconds, Jamie Melbourne has perfectly shade-matched a facial moisturiser needed for the model seated in front of him. The tonal accuracy is par for the course, given Melbourne’s…