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December 9, 2025
Louvre vows to restore imperial crown dropped in museum heist
PARIS (AP): The diamond and emerald-studded crown of Empress Eugénie, which was found damaged outside the Louvre after apparently being dropped during the October 19 robbery, will be restored as a…
December 9, 2025
Water Resources Authority installs flood gauge in Content, Manchester amid rising groundwater, undertaking routine monitoring
The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has installed a flood gauge in Content in Williamsfield, Manchester amid a significant rise in groundwater levels in the local aquifer system and is undertaking…
December 9, 2025
Dozens charged with treason over violence linked to disputed election
DODOMA (AP): Prosecutors in Tanzania on Friday charged dozens of people with treason over their alleged roles in violence surrounding the country’s disputed election. The charge sheet identified 76…
December 9, 2025
by Luke Douglas
Barnett Tech Park suffers significant hurricane damage
The Barnett Tech Park in Montego Bay suffered significant damage as a result of Hurricane Melissa, leaving more than 6,000 workers in the global services, or outsourcing, sector without a job for now.
December 9, 2025
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations
NEW YORK (AP): Not like us? More like him: Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations, announced Friday. The rapper is up for nine trophies at February’s ceremony: Record, Song and Album…
December 9, 2025
Universal Service Fund to deliver internet connection to hurricane-damaged communities over next six weeks
The Universal Service Fund (USF) will deliver at least 90 community connectivity solutions to areas affected by Hurricane Melissa over the next six weeks. “Starting today, the Jamaica Defence Force…
December 9, 2025
Chelsea confirms selection of Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards to Ja's Concacaf qualifier squad
English Premier League club Chelsea FC has confirmed Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards call-up to Jamaica’s squad for the upcoming Concacaf World Cup qualifier, one day before the Jamaica Football Federation…
December 9, 2025
by Yasmine Peru
I Love Jamaica telethon, global concerts for hurricane relief
Philanthropy, passion and purpose linked arms on the Rooftop Terrace of the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, last Thursday, as media gathered to hear the details of the I Love…
December 9, 2025
Patricia Green | Strapping roofs can’t be the solution
“… Close the window weh de wind cum from. Open de other side. Do de same when de eye turn …”. How many Jamaicans and Caribbean people have passed on this knowledge to successive generations during the…