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December 9, 2025
by Ruddy Mathison
Rapid farm recovery plan unveiled
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has launched a fast-track recovery plan to revive food production following Hurricane Melissa, with immediate focus on parishes identified as critical to…
December 9, 2025
by Lester Hinds
12-hour radiothon to raise funds for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
NEW YORK, NYC: Howard University has partnered with the Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC, to host a 12-hour radiothon to raise funds to support people affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. The…
December 9, 2025
by Neil Armstrong
City of Toronto supports Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
TORONTO: Torontonians may now donate essential items at 12 fire stations across the city and can provide financial assistance to the Jamaican Canadian Association’s Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund…
December 9, 2025
Expert urges parents to support children’s emotional recovery post-Melissa
As families rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, parents and caregivers are being urged to focus on children’s emotional well-being alongside physical recovery. Chair of the Violence Prevention Alliance…
December 9, 2025
Kwaku | The Aya bursary, a nod to a traumatic history
As the UK concluded another African History Month, I feel compelled to highlight the Aya bursary, its first recipient, and why the BTP (British Transport Police) should continue funding it for a…
December 9, 2025
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December 9, 2025
Bartlett: 64,000 cruise passengers expected as tourism rebounds
Jamaica’s tourism industry is rebounding after Hurricane Melissa, with cruise ships returning, hotels reopening and officials projecting stronger visitor numbers by year end. Tourism Minister Edmund…
December 9, 2025
Davie church, mayor donate for hurricane relief to Jamaica
DAVIE, FL: The Davie Community Worship Centre (DCWC), under the leadership of Bishop Dr Fedlyn Beason, has donated US$6,000 to assist Jamaican churches devastated by Hurricane Melissa. The funds will…
December 9, 2025
Sean Major-Campbell | Kingston on the mission field
VERY SPECIAL thanks to all who continue to facilitate hurricane-relief outreach. This is such a necessary ministry of compassion and care. Attending to the physical and psychosocial needs of survivors…