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In his capacity as the president of the Ghana Caribbean Association, Kevoy Burton is joined by the high commissioner of Barbados, Juliette Bynoes Sutherland (centre), and Okatakyie Boakye Danquah Ababio, the honorary consul of Jamaica.
December 9, 2025 by Krysta Anderson

Actor Kevoy Burton rallies relief support to send to Jamaica

Assistance has been pouring into the island from all corners of the world post-Hurricane Melissa, and Ghana is no exception. Citizens of the west African country have been gathering relief supplies to…
Visitors look at jewellery in the Apollo Gallery of the Louvre museum on September 4, in Paris.
December 9, 2025

Louvre vows to restore imperial crown dropped in museum heist

PARIS (AP): The diamond and emerald-studded crown of Empress Eugénie, which was found damaged outside the Louvre after apparently being dropped during the October 19 robbery, will be restored as a…
Rising water levels in Content in Williamsfield, Manchester, which inundated homes and business establishments.
December 9, 2025

Water Resources Authority installs flood gauge in Content, Manchester amid rising groundwater, undertaking routine monitoring

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has installed a flood gauge in Content in Williamsfield, Manchester amid a significant rise in groundwater levels in the local aquifer system and is undertaking…
People protest in the streets of Arusha, Tanzania, Thursday, October 30, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Dozens charged with treason over violence linked to disputed election

DODOMA (AP): Prosecutors in Tanzania on Friday charged dozens of people with treason over their alleged roles in violence surrounding the country’s disputed election. The charge sheet identified 76…
Mark Kerr-Jarrett, managing director of Barnett Limited.
December 9, 2025 by Luke Douglas

Barnett Tech Park suffers significant hurricane damage

The Barnett Tech Park in Montego Bay suffered significant damage as a result of Hurricane Melissa, leaving more than 6,000 workers in the global services, or outsourcing, sector without a job for now.
Kendrick Lamar
December 9, 2025

Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations

NEW YORK (AP): Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday. The rapper is up for nine trophies at February’s ceremony: Record, Song and Album…
Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Daryl Vaz.
December 9, 2025

Universal Service Fund to deliver internet connection to hurricane-damaged communities over next six weeks

The Universal Service Fund (USF) will deliver at least 90 community connectivity solutions to areas affected by Hurricane Melissa over the next six weeks. “Starting today, the Jamaica Defence Force…
Dujuan Richards. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Chelsea confirms selection of Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards to Ja's Concacaf qualifier squad

English Premier League club Chelsea FC has confirmed Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards call-up to Jamaica’s squad for the upcoming Concacaf World Cup qualifier, one day before the Jamaica Football Federation…
From left: Lukie D; Pamputtae; Stephen Murad, chief executive officer, Digicel; Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange; Sean Wallace, head of commerce at Red Stripe; Christopher Martin, and Kerry-Ann ‘Chiney K’ Collins.
December 9, 2025 by Yasmine Peru

I Love Jamaica telethon, global concerts for hurricane relief

Philanthropy, passion and purpose linked arms on the Rooftop Terrace of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, last Thursday, as media gathered to hear the details of the I Love…