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December 9, 2025
Ruthlyn James | Storms will come, learning must continue
When nature tests a country, its schools reveal the depth of its social fabric. Jamaica’s classrooms, time and again, have proven to be more than spaces for lessons; they are sanctuaries of hope,…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
NISC upgrades necessary for FIBA Qualifiers
Paulton Gordon, president of the Jamaica Basketball Association (JBA), says they will need to make several equipment upgrades to the National Indoor Sports Centre (NISC) before they can begin hosting…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Melissa and the fiscal rules
The government is obviously a far way from concluding its assessment of the damage left behind by Hurricane Melissa, among the most intense storms to have developed in the Atlantic since these…
December 9, 2025
Byron Blake | Hurricane Melissa: lessons for policymakers
Hurricane Melissa passed Jamaica by arguably the shortest and least expensive route. Yet, the destruction and deaths must be seen to be believed. It boggles the mind to think of Melissa tracking down…
December 9, 2025
Orville Taylor | Hard road ahead
At least 75 per cent of Jamaican households lost electricity and property. Most Jamaicans have relatives or close friends living in the affected areas. Therefore, unless you are a fortunate…
December 9, 2025
Garth Rattray | Some disasters are preventable
I am penning this piece on Saturday, October 25. Currently, Hurricane Melissa is creeping its way towards us with malevolent intent. Almost all the weather experts have predicted that Melissa will…
December 9, 2025
by Tiffany Pryce
Desperation turns to disorder
What was once the commercial heartbeat of St Elizabeth has now been reduced to devastation and desperation. In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, widespread looting has gripped Black River, as…
December 9, 2025
Experts urge caution as homeowners return to flooded properties
As the country engages in post-hurricane recovery efforts, property management and electrical professionals are urging homeowners to proceed with caution, especially if their homes were submerged in…
December 9, 2025
Experts warn of public health emergency after storm
Although Hurricane Melissa has passed, public health professionals are warning that Jamaicans are not yet out of danger as catastrophic disease outbreaks and a worsening of existing medical conditions…