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December 9, 2025
Economic diversification is a necessary insurance against future storms
This is the third in a series highlighting Youth Voices in Hurricane Melissa recovery, featuring young people’s perspectives on resilience, rebuilding and the future after the storm. To rebuild –…
December 9, 2025
PIOJ says economy to decline by up 13 per cent in December 2025 quarter
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) expects the Jamaican economy to contract by 11 to 13 per cent in the December 2025 quarter, the sharpest decline since the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
Black River: From Gravesend to ghost town to ruin
The parish of St Elizabeth was among 12 Anglican parishes established between 1655 and 1675, named after Elizabeth, Lady Modyford, wife of Governor Thomas Modyford. In 1773, Black River replaced…
December 9, 2025
by Michael Reckord
Costume designers shine in Stella Maris Dance Ensemble concert
The Hurricane Melissa gloom hanging over the island like thick, toxic smoke lifted temporarily for the audience at the Little Theatre on Saturday night. They enjoyed two hours of relief while…
December 9, 2025
Six notable songs from Jimmy Cliff
NEW YORK (AP): The story of Jimmy Cliff, who has died at age 81, is in part the story of reggae itself.
December 9, 2025
Alibaba’s cloud business revenue soars, driven by AI boom
China’s Alibaba Group posted a 34 per cent jump in revenue from its cloud business in its most recent quarter, buoyed by the boom in artificial intelligence. But overall revenue at the Chinese tech…
December 9, 2025
Consumer confidence slides as Americans grow wary of high costs, sluggish job gains
Consumers in the United States were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation. The Conference Board said its…
December 9, 2025
Court halts interdiction of Dr Aujae Dixon pending outcome of constitutional challenge
The Constitutional Court has put the interdiction of medical doctor Aujae Dixon on hold pending the outcome of a legal challenge he has mounted. Dixon was removed from his job at the May Pen Hospital…
December 9, 2025
After disappointing COP30, experts weigh next steps to curb climate change
After an agreement from UN climate talks in the Amazon that fell short of many nations’ expectations, experts found some bright spots alongside weighty reasons for worry in the fight against global…