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December 9, 2025
by Ruth
A wedding expert’s tips for navigating the unexpected
For over 15 years, Kara-Ann Anderson has headed Petals and Promises Jamaica, shaping unforgettable Caribbean weddings. As lead planner and designer, she works alongside her mother-in-law, Marguerite…
December 9, 2025
Golding makes raft of proposals to gov’t for handling post-Hurricane Melissa response
The Government should develop an evacuation plan for persons without shelter, outline a clear command structure for relief aid, and ensure it is being led by disaster professionals and not…
December 9, 2025
Integrity Commission monitoring hurricane relief to guard against corruption, public urge to file reports
As the country undertakes relief activities following Hurricane Melissa, the Integrity Commission says it will be diligently utilising its monitoring and investigative resources to ensure that any…
December 9, 2025
Checkups and tests you should not miss
SOME PEOPLE see their doctor every year for a physical to make sure that they are in good health. There is debate about whether you need to go that often. However, in the end, it depends on your age,…
December 9, 2025
by Andrea Dempster Chung
‘Climate resilience fund needed for creative sector’
When a Category 5 hurricane hits Jamaica, it doesn’t only topple trees and cause the devastation we are so familiar with seeing on our phones and TV screens. It also silences the street dances, it…
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
Effective coping strategies for managing post-hurricane stress
HURRICANES CAN cause tremendous damage, not just to homes and communities, but also to our mental health. After experiencing such a traumatic event, many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and…
December 9, 2025
Knockalva Polytechnic College appeals for urgent relief for stranded students, damage to the institution
Chairman of the Board of Management of Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover, Anthony Lawrence, is appealing for urgent relief to support the approximately 30 students who remain stranded on campus…
December 9, 2025
Displacement at St Catherine Parish Court amid impact of Hurricane Melissa
The closure of the St Catherine Parish Court due to damage caused by Hurricane Melissa has resulted in great discomfort for staff and concern among persons with court cases. When The Gleaner visited…
December 9, 2025
Latin Grammy voting members invited to join Recording Academy
NEW YORK (AP): In the last few years, the Grammy Awards have made a concerted effort to diversify its electorate. In 2024, the Recording Academy revealed significant changes to its evolving voting…