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Dr Amina Blackwood-Meeks (left), a cultural architect and educator, happily accepts her Lifetime Achievement award from Dorrett Campbell, interim principal of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, during the institution’s graduation
December 9, 2025 by Kenrick Morgan

Dr Amina Meeks, Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis receive lifetime achievement awards

During the recent graduation ceremony at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, two of Jamaica’s most distinguished orators and thespians, Owen ‘Blakka’ Ellis and Dr Amina…
Pop star Nicki Minaj speaking at the US mission to the United Nations on Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters.
December 9, 2025

Nicki Minaj calls for protection of Christians in Nigeria

UNITED NATIONS (AP): Rapper Nicki Minaj took up President Donald Trump’s allegations that Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, saying Tuesday at a United Nations event organised by the US, that she…
Left to right: Atario Mitchell, president, Bahamas Striping Group of Companies; Berisford Grey, CEO, Sygnus Capital and Dominic Sturrup, executive chairman, Bahamas Striping Group of Companies.
December 9, 2025

Bahamas firm donates $16m to Sygnus relief initiative

Sygnus has launched its Hurricane Relief and Rebuild Initiative, committing over $16 million toward a $60 million target to support recovery in communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. The…
A team from the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), journeyed to the university’s Western Campus in Montego Bay on November 5, to lend support and deliver relief packages to students and staff severely affected by Hurricane Melissa. Supporting the
December 9, 2025

Corporate Hands | UTech delivers supplies to western campus following Hurricane Melissa

In this photo released by the Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mount Semeru releases volcanic materials during an eruption in Lumajang, East Java, Indonesia, Wednesday, November 19, 2025. (Badan Geo
December 9, 2025

Indonesia's Mount Semeru erupts, blanketing villages with ash and prompting evacuations

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's Mount Semeru, the highest peak on Java island, erupted Wednesday, blanketing several villages with falling ash, prompting evacuations and leading authorities…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (second left) and his wife, Speaker of the House of Representatives Juliet Holness, support the Reggae Boyz.
December 9, 2025

Something Extra | Thursday

It wasn’t the result Jamaicans hoped for. Fans packed the National Stadium in a sea of yellow, cheering on the Reggae Boyz in their must-win clash against Curaçao. But, after 90 tense minutes and…
Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry.
December 9, 2025

Miss Universe Jamaica hospitalised after falling during preliminary evening gown competition

Miss Universe Jamaica, Dr Gabrielle Henry has been hospitalised after falling from the stage during the evening gown round of the preliminary competition ahead of this weekend's Miss Universe…
Hurricane Melissa ravaged the homes of residents of Parottee, St Elizabeth, upending their lives.
December 9, 2025

Parottee residents call for counselling following traumatic Hurricane Melissa

Residents of Parottee in St Elizabeth are calling for urgent counselling as they grapple with the trauma and loss caused by Hurricane Melissa, which ravaged their homes and upended their lives. …
An ODPEM convoy at toll booth at Mammee Bay, St Ann, delivering relief supplies to storm‑hit parishes.
December 9, 2025 by Keisha Hill

New platform aims to bring transparency to hurricane relief

A digital relief mapping and management platform designed to help coordinate disaster relief across the island, has been launched in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The…