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December 9, 2025
'Bugu' killed in alleged confrontation with police in St Catherine
A St Catherine man who allegedly pointed a gun at a police party in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Tuesday was shot and killed and the weapon seized. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old…
December 9, 2025
by Gareth Davis Sr
Baxter’s Mountain Primary appeals for urgent repairs
Flooded classrooms and a torn-off roof tell the painful story of Baxter’s Mountain Primary in St Mary, where students and teachers are appealing for urgent repairs. Hurricane Melissa left a trail of…
December 9, 2025
Crazy driving to offer relief to hurricane survivors?
THE EDITOR, Madam: I make this appeal to persons to drive sensibly even as they travel to help people in the western parishes in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. We know that going as a group,…
December 9, 2025
Growth & Jobs | Be wary of seasonal spending traps
AS ONE of the most intense shopping periods draws near, consumers are being urged to approach deals with care, as some promotions might overstate discounts, be misleading or fraudulent. This is a…
December 9, 2025
by Omar Tomlinson
His brother’s keeper
Spontaneous tears streamed down Shea Stewart’s face after he saw Hurricane Melissa’s devastation firsthand in western and southern Jamaica. The caterer and chef had been moved to take action a week…
December 9, 2025
Something Extra | Thursday
Lights, camera, Kelly! The red carpet was rolled out at The Egyptian Theater on Tuesday for the premiere of Jay Kelly. Starring George Clooney as a movie star confronting his past on a journey through…
December 9, 2025
Practical measures for the rebuilding process
THE EDITOR, Madam: It seems to me that during the rebuilding process in the hardest hit parishes, the Government should give serious consideration to allocating a portion of funds donated to…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | The preventable flood in Buff Bay
THE EDITOR, Madam: Flooding was a significant contributor to the devastation following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. But how many of these floods were preventable with proper planning and risk…
December 9, 2025
SSP Diaries | Protecting our lifeline in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
I HAVE seen death and destruction throughout my life but what has been experienced in Western Jamaica because of Hurricane Melissa cannot be described in mere words. The loss of life, the greatest of…