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June Lockhart (right), who played the character of Ruth Martin, mother of Timmy Martin, played by Jon Provost (left), during the classic series ‘Lassie’, poses for a photograph with Lassie, 9th generation, during arrivals at CBS’s 75th anniversary ce
December 9, 2025

June Lockhart, beloved mother figure from ‘Lassie’, dies at 100

LOS ANGELES (AP): June Lockhart, who became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers, whether at home in Lassie or up in the stratosphere in Lost in Space, has died. She was 100.…
A man takes photographs of the rising waves at Caribbean Terrace in Kingston, as Hurricane Melissa approaches Jamaica.
December 9, 2025

Stock market closed for second day due to Melissa

The stock market remains closed for a second day as the effects of Hurricane Melissa continue to be felt across Jamaica. The Jamaica Stock Exchange said in an advisory that no trading would take place…
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December 9, 2025

240,000 JPS customers now without electricity, St Elizabeth, Manchester, Hanover and St James most affected

With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is reporting that approximately 240,000, or 35% of its customers, are now…
Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Phillip Davis.
December 9, 2025

Bahamas gov't issues evacuation notice for some areas amid threat of Hurricane Melissa

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government Monday issued a formal evacuation notice for residents of Inagua, Acklins, Crooked Island, Mayaguana, and Ragged Island ahead of the passage of Hurricane…
Hegseth posted footage of the strikes to social media.
December 9, 2025

Hegseth says US carried out three strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the US military carried out three strikes Monday in the waters of the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing…
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December 9, 2025

Police thwart attempted robbery of wholesale in Montego Bay

The St James police on Monday thwarted an attempted robbery of a wholesale on Church Street in Montego Bay. The police say there was a shoot-out, and the men fled the scene, leaving behind two guns.…
Flavor Flav is heading to the Olympics as USA Bobsled and Skeleton’s official hype man.
December 9, 2025

‘Coolest Runnings’: Flavor Flav gives bobsled and skeleton a try

PARK CITY, Utah (AP): At 66 years old, Flavor Flav went 67 mph. That was all it took to get him hooked on sliding. Meet the newest fan of the US bobsled and skeleton programme: a Rock and Roll Hall…
December 9, 2025

Gabriel Agbo | Jesus’ cross and crown

OUR PERFECT example is our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords because he victoriously passed through trials, temptations and persecutions. He fully paid his dues…
Chinese Premier Li Qiang (right) reacts as he, along with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (centre) inspects a car produced by Malaysia’s national automaker, Proton, in which China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group holds a 49.9 per cent stake, ahead
December 9, 2025

China pitches itself as alternative to US protectionism

China signed an expanded version of a free trade agreement Tuesday with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with Premier Li Qiang pitching expanded economic ties with Beijing as an alternative…