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December 9, 2025
EU, Gov’t tout Citizen Security Plan in post-Melissa recovery
The Government of Jamaica and the European Union (EU) have praised their partnership on the multibillion-dollar Citizen Security Plan (CSP), saying the initiative has achieved major milestones in…
December 9, 2025
Hanover MP urges gov’t to restart rural school bus service amid transportation costs affecting students following Melissa
A call is being made for the Government to quickly resume the rural school bus programme to help offset transportation costs being faced by students who have gone back to school following the passage…
December 9, 2025
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,…
December 9, 2025
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…
December 9, 2025
Jimmy’s classical uniqueness
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December 9, 2025
by Ruth
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…
December 9, 2025
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…
December 9, 2025
by Steven Jackson
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…