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December 9, 2025
Call to establish Jamaican department of voluntarism
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa has once again revealed both Jamaica’s vulnerability and our strength. In every corner of the island and across the diaspora, Jamaicans are asking how they can…
December 9, 2025
Extend GCT waiver to local purchases
THE EDITOR, Madam: Hurricane Melissa has tested Jamaica, across the island, families and businesses are doing their best to rebuild and recover. The Government’s swift decision to allow duty-free…
December 9, 2025
Lucea bus drivers overcharging passengers
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing to bring attention to a troubling and unfair situation happening in western Jamaica, particularly along the Montego Bay to Lucea route. Since Hurricane Melissa…
December 9, 2025
by Ainsley Walters
Horse racing resumes with consecutive Saturday-Sunday meets
LIVE horse racing resumes at Caymanas Park on Saturday, November 15, the first weekend of consecutive Saturday-Sunday meets, featuring a rescheduled Jamaica Cup Day, which was originally slated to be…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica climbs to 28
The Government is reporting that the death toll from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 28. The update was provided on Saturday. The Category 5 storm made landfall on Tuesday, causing widespread…
December 9, 2025
Electricity restored to 150,000 customers, more to come by Sunday – JPS
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting that as of 2:00 p.m. today electricity has been restored to 150,000 customers across several parishes. President & CEO Hugh Grant says restoration…
December 9, 2025
Arsenal extend lead in EPL
MANCHESTER, England: The wins just keep on coming for Arsenal –and Liverpool’s losing streak is finally over. Mikel Arteta’s team extended their lead at the top of the English Premier League (EPL) to…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of damage at Westmoreland health facilities
The Westmoreland Health Department is counting its losses after Hurricane Melissa left parts of the building badly damaged. Strong winds ripped off sections of the roof, exposing offices and storage…
December 9, 2025
RG CARES Foundation launches Hurricane Melissa relief initiative
The RJRGLEANER Communications Group, through its RG CARES Foundation, on Friday launched an initiative seeking public donations of cash and non-perishable food items to assist persons severely…