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Govana performing during Festival Night 1 of Reggae Sumfest 2025 held at Catherine Hall, Montego Bay, St James.
December 9, 2025

Govana, Ras-I to headline Livewire ‘Music for Recovery’ edition

After more than a week of national heartbreak following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaican entertainment promoters are stepping up to bring hope and healing. Livewire returns for…
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch after being shown a red card during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying football match between Ireland and Portugal in Dublin, Thursday, November 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
December 9, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo set for record 6th World Cup as Portugal routs Armenia to qualify

Cristiano Ronaldo is heading to another World Cup after Portugal sealed its place at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico with a 9-1 rout of Armenia on Sunday. Ronaldo…
The JFF is reporting a major surge in national support as grandstand tickets are officially sold out.
December 9, 2025

JFF says momentum building among Reggae Boyz fans ahead of crucial World Cup Qualifier

With three days to go before Jamaica’s decisive World Cup Qualifier against Curaçao, the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is reporting a major surge in national support. The JFF says that…
American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford.
December 9, 2025

Aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major build-up

WASHINGTON (AP): The United States’ most advanced aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday in a display of US military power, raising questions about what the new influx of troops and…
Joe Lickshot
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

Fraternity pays tribute to Joe Lickshot after his sudden death

When it comes to colourful, larger-than-life characters, the reggae-dancehall space has produced its fair share. And none was more colourful that the man named Harold Jackson, but known to all as Joe…
The St Ann’s Bay Criminal Investigation Branch is probing the incident. - File Photo
December 9, 2025

St Elizabeth man killed in hit and run

The police in St Elizabeth are searching for the driver of a vehicle which failed to stop after hitting and killing a 26-year-old man on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Jarrett Hanson,…
An ODPEM convoy at toll booth at Mammee Bay, St Ann, delivering relief supplies to storm‑hit parishes.
December 9, 2025

Toll Authority announces updated protocols for toll exemption for relief vehicles

The Toll Authority has announced updated protocols for toll exemption for vehicles carrying relief supplies, effective Monday. Under the new protocols, vehicles will fall under two categories -…
Humanitarian aid sits on the tarmac at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Ainsley Brown | Crucial role of logistics in Jamaica’s disaster recovery

Hurricane Melissa has underscored a timeless principle. Logistics is not simply about moving goods; it’s about enabling continuity, restoring order, and saving lives. This truth has never been…
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December 9, 2025