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Boxer Anthony Joshua is in stable condition after crash in Nigeria

Boxer Anthony Joshua is in stable condition after crash in Nigeria

The two time, World Heavyweight Champion boxer Anthony Joshua is in a stable condition and will remain in Nigeria for observation a day after sustaining injuries in a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of two of his best friends, Sina Ghami his long-time strength and conditioning coach and Latif

Grand Slam Track continues fight for survival

Grand Slam Track continues fight for survival

Grand Slam Track, the brainchild of former American Olympic Champion Michael Johnson is continuing to fight for survival after filing for chapter eleven bankruptcy in the United States.

Police urges persons to desist from illegal practice of ‘gun salutes’ during new year celebrations

Police urges persons to desist from illegal practice of ‘gun salutes’ during new year celebrations

The JCF says this practice, is unlawful and poses serious risks, including injury or damage to people and their property and may even result in death.

It says persons who engage in or facilitate this practice will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law wherever these incidents are observed or

More than 35,000 JPS customers in the worst affected parishes have had electricity restored

More than 35,000 JPS customers in the worst affected parishes have had electricity restored

The areas are: Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover, St. James and Trelawny.

In a post on his Instagram page, the minister said that a month ago, over 102,000 JPS customers in the worst affected parishes were still without electricity, with a June 2026 date set before many of the affected areas would

Small hotels are experiencing higher occupancy levels, following hurricane Melissa

Small hotels are experiencing higher occupancy levels, following hurricane Melissa

A number of hotels sustained damage during the passage of hurricane Melissa in October, and some remain closed for refurbishing.

Mr. Jarrett says as a result, the smaller properties have been benefiting.

Small business operators encouraged to register entities to benefit from funding support as part of hurricane recovery efforts

Small business operators encouraged to register entities to benefit from funding support as part of hurricane recovery efforts

Second Vice President of the Small Business Association of Jamaica Denise Williams also encouraged them to have the requisite documentation.

The business owners are also urged to digitize their operations.

JTA President confident teachers will minimize learning loss following hurricane Melissa

JTA President confident teachers will minimize learning loss following hurricane Melissa

Many schools, particularly in western parishes, remained closed or reduced school hours after the devastation caused by the hurricane.

Mr. Malabver says with the right support for teachers, the learning loss can be minimized.

FID says it will continue to work in SSL fraud investigation following charge of three people at the weekend

FID says it will continue to work in SSL fraud investigation following charge of three people at the weekend

The commitment was given in a joint statement on the investigations, after three people were charged over the weekend. This followed coordinated operations at four locations in St. Andrew and St. James on Saturday morning.

Those charged are: founder of SSL Hugh Croskery, Sarah Meany and Zachary Harding,

Support by corporate partners post Melissa hailed as central to rebuilding

Support by corporate partners post Melissa hailed as central to rebuilding

The support of corporate partners during the post hurricane Melissa recovery phase is being hailed by the government as central to rebuilding stronger and more resilient communities

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce has noted the contribution of the private sector to national recovery,

Business operators in parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa encouraged to make use of one time tax compliance certificate offer from TAJ

Business operators in parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa encouraged to make use of one time tax compliance certificate offer from TAJ

The tax compliance certificate is the TAJ's special relief measure, to support taxpayers whose business operations were disrupted significantly by the storm. The relief measure took effect on December 8, and will remain in effect until March 31, next year.

Police urges persons to desist from illegal practice of ‘gun salutes’ during new year celebrations

Monday, December 29, 2025 Georgetta Williams News No comments

The JCF says this practice, is unlawful and poses serious risks, including injury or damage to people and their property and may even result in death. It says persons who engage in or facilitate this practice will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law wherever these incidents are observed or reported.

More than 35,000 JPS customers in the worst affected parishes have had electricity restored

Monday, December 29, 2025 Marlene Freeman News No comments

The areas are: Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover, St. James and Trelawny. In a post on his Instagram page, the minister said that a month ago, over 102,000 JPS customers in the worst affected parishes were still without electricity, with a June 2026 date set before many of the affected areas would be restored.

Boxer Anthony Joshua is in stable condition after crash in Nigeria

Monday, December 29, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

The two time, World Heavyweight Champion boxer Anthony Joshua is in a stable condition and will remain in Nigeria for observation a day after sustaining injuries in a fatal car crash that claimed the lives of two of his best friends, Sina Ghami his long-time strength and conditioning coach and Latif Ayodele .

Grand Slam Track continues fight for survival

Monday, December 29, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Grand Slam Track, the brainchild of former American Olympic Champion Michael Johnson is continuing to fight for survival after filing for chapter eleven bankruptcy in the United States.

Brown’s Town Grand Market: ‘The Rebuild’ featuring Bass Odyssey Sound System

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

With mere hours to go before the biggest grand market in Jamaica takes centre stage in Brown’s Town St. Ann, operators of Bass Odyssey sound system are calling for the nation to come together and rebuild Jamaica this festive season.

Shabba is the only Dancehall GOAT says Chin of Irish & Chin

Monday, December 22, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Chin of Irish and Chin and Sound Chat Radio is stirring debate after stating that Dancehall can only have one GOAT, meaning the Greatest of All Time.