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Bishop Lois Manradgh during her ordination as assistant bishop of the Jamaica Free Baptist Churches.
December 9, 2025 by Olivia Brown

A mantle passed

IN A moment both historic and deeply personal, Lois Manradgh was ordained assistant bishop of the Jamaica Free Baptist Churches (JFBC), becoming the first woman to hold the office in the…
 Kyles Mais, general manager Jamaica Inn, displays the Starlink Gen 3 system presented to Exchange Primary, along with Belinda Morrow, board member, Jamaica Inn Foundation; Natalie Oates-Johnson, principal, and Gregory Chung, school board chairman.
December 9, 2025 by Carl Gilchrist

Jamaica Inn Foundation donates Starlink systems to schools

The Jamaica Inn Foundation has donated Starlink satellite internet systems to three schools in St Ann and St Mary struggling with connectivity issues after Hurricane Melissa. Exchange Primary School…
December 9, 2025

Central Village man accused of collecting $2.4 million in house sale scam

Twenty-four-year-old Jaheim Douglas of Central Village in St Catherine has been charged with obtaining money by means of false pretence for selling a house he does not own. Reports from the Central…
St Peter's Anglican Church in Falmouth, Trelawny.
December 9, 2025

Hurricane Melissa damage sparks fears Falmouth could lose National Monument status

Following the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, concern is being raised about the status of Falmouth, Trelawny, which was declared a National Monument by the Jamaica National…
Persons travelling with supplies along Crane Road in Black River St Elizabeth, after Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Melissa’s economic blow heavy, yet Jamaica has chance for fast rebound

This is the second in a series highlighting Youth Voices in Hurricane Melissa recovery, featuring young people’s perspectives on resilience, rebuilding and the future after the storm. Hurricane…
Business
December 9, 2025

Regency sees sales uptick since Melissa

Regency Petroleum Company Ltd expects stronger sales in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. “People are signing up for our membership programme in droves,” according to founder and CEO Andrew Williams in a…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness speaking at a press briefing at Jamaica House.
December 9, 2025

Editorial | National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority a good start

The Government’s concurrence with this newspaper’s call for a legislated special purpose vehicle to undertake the post-Hurricane Melissa reconstruction of western Jamaica is a good start towards the…
Rudolph Speid.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

JFF’s Speid optimistic after intercontinental playoff draw

Rudolph Speid, chairman of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) technical committee, said he is confident in their qualification chances for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the draw for the…
Portland businessman Telief ‘Peter’ Hall works in a mobile kitchen in St Elizabeth, serving warm meals to residents affected by Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025 by Gareth Davis Sr

Portland restaurant delivers meals, supplies to storm-hit residents

Businessman Telief ‘Peter’ Hall says his recent journey to hurricane-ravaged St Elizabeth revealed devastation far worse than he imagined. Hall, who operates Roots 21 restaurant in Port Antonio, set…