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December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 45
The number of people killed during Hurricane Melissa has increased to 45, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Fifteen people have been reported missing, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and…
December 9, 2025
Dwight Fletcher | Lordship demands a response
C.S. LEWIS is famously known for giving us three options as to the identity of Jesus – Lord, liar or lunatic. In his book Mere Christianity, Lewis explains that Jesus makes blatant claims about…
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December 9, 2025
A suicide bomber targets an Islamabad court, killing 12 people and wounding 27, minister says
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A suicide bomber struck outside the gates of a district court in Islamabad on Tuesday, detonating his explosives next to a police car and killing 12 people, Pakistan's interior…
December 9, 2025
Letter of the Day | Where are our regulators?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Prime minister recently made a comment, considered controversial in some quarters, that government agencies struggle to attract top talent. To many outside of the public…
December 9, 2025
A blanket approach to recovery will not work
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Government of Jamaica has urged the reopening of schools and the restart of commercial activities. This is a necessary step towards rebuilding national resilience. It’s clear…
December 9, 2025
Navigating the changes that come with menopause
MENOPAUSE CAN impact relationships through emotional, physical, and cognitive changes, but open communication, mutual support, and seeking professional help can aid in navigating these challenges. …
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
Understanding and helping survivors heal
IN THE days since Hurricane Melissa, many persons have been trying to stay strong while carrying more than words can express. Homes are being repaired, hearts are still processing, and workplaces are…
December 9, 2025
Air travellers face frustration as FAA's further drop in flights takes effect
Air travellers could face more frustration as busy US airports need to meet a higher Federal Aviation Administration target for reducing flights Tuesday after already cancelling thousands to scale…
December 9, 2025
Elizabeth Morgan | Climate Change (COP30) and CARICOM
FROM STUDIES now done, Hurricane Mellissa is being assessed as the third most intense Atlantic/Caribbean hurricane when it made landfall on Jamaica’s southwest coast on Tuesday, October 28. Some…