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December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
Recovery missions restoring Bluefields Organic Farm
Since Category 5 Hurricane Melissa struck on October 28, relief and recovery missions have been unfolding across western Jamaica, the area hardest-hit region. Local residents, government agencies,…
December 9, 2025
Tax offices across western Jamaica offering limited services
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says tax offices across western Jamaica are currently offering limited services with reduced operating hours arising from Hurricane Melissa. TAJ says among the…
December 9, 2025
by Damian Levy
‘Wicked: For Good’ – An adequate epilogue
One of the defining cinema experiences of 2024 was watching Cynthia Erivo shatter the ceiling of theatres across the world, hitting high notes hitherto unknown with her climactic number ‘Defying…
December 9, 2025
‘Rage bait’ named Oxford University Press word of year
LONDON (AP): Oxford University Press has named ‘rage bait’ as its word of the year, capturing the internet zeitgeist of 2025. The phrase refers to online content that is “deliberately designed to…
December 9, 2025
Minimalist Prada buys maximalist Versace for near US$1.4B
MILAN (AP): The Prada Group closed the purchase of Milan fashion rival Versace in a US$1.375 billion cash deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada’s…
December 9, 2025
Remedial works being undertaken along Bull Bay main road to address defects, expect delays - NWA
The National Works Agency (NWA) says remedial works are being undertaken along the Bull Bay main road to address defects that have manifested since the opening of the four lanes to the motoring…
December 9, 2025
Sherry Perrier | Rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa: A call for strategy, action, accountability and unity
Jamaica is facing one of the most challenging periods in its modern history, with Hurricane Melissa causing damage equivalent to more than 40 per cent of GDP. The effectiveness of recovery will depend…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica receives donation of US$5,000 from Royal Ethiopian Trust
The Royal Ethiopian Trust has made a US$5,000 donation to support Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa Recovery efforts. The disclosure was made by Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Olivia…
December 9, 2025
PM travels to New York for official business
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has departed the country for New York, USA on official duties. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says Holness will be away from Thursday, December 4,…