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Jamaicans share their views on Christmas 2025 following Hurricane Melissa

This Christmas holiday many are reflecting on what should be a time of joy and celebration. However, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, for many residents this Christmas carries a very different feeling.

RADA says sorrel will be limited this festive season

Sorrel a favourite drink this time of year, will be missing from the festivities for many Jamaicans. The crop, like many other fruits, vegetables and ground provision was destroyed during Hurricane Melissa in October.

Electricity to be restored to St Elizabeth capital Black River tomorrow

The announcement was made by President and Chief Executive Officer at the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Hugh Grant. The town has been without power since October 28, when it was devastated by Hurricane Melissa.

Brandon King named top Wisden debutant batsman in Test Cricket

Jamaican and West Indies batsman Brandon King has been named the top Wisden batsman among the 49 players who made their test debut in 2025.

KSAMC warns persons who destroy entertainment event billboards to cease and desist

If such action is continued they face prosecution. In a statement, the KSAMC said it has been made aware of incidents where members of the public are deliberately destroying billboards advertising entertainment events.

Gun attack in Manchester leaves businessman dead and two others wounded

The deceased is 31-year-old businessman Jomo Trowers from Cedar Grove Knockpatrick. Reports are that shortly after 9:00 PM the men were at Trowers' business establishment, when a gunman approached the group and fired several shots hitting them.

NSWMA receives 10 tipper trucks to boost National Hurricane Melissa Clean-up Programme

This in an effort to assist with the clean up of debris across parishes ravaged by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during the handing over ceremony, Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon said while tipper trucks are not typically in high demand during day-to-day operations, they have become essential

Kim Batten has launches campaign to raise the height of the Women’s 400 meters hurdles

Former World record holder in the Women's 400 hurdles, American Kim Batten has launched a campaign to raise the height of the women's 400 meters hurdles.

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

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.

Final batch of 124 linesmen arrive in island to assist JPS

The final batch of 124 overseas linesmen arrived in the island yesterday, bringing the total contingent to 300.

Energy Minster Daryl Vaz noted that citizens would have seen an increase in the number of linesmen working to restore electricity and those who came yesterday will be deployed to work alongside

Jamaicans share their views on Christmas 2025 following Hurricane Melissa

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Markelia Rumble News No comments

This Christmas holiday many are reflecting on what should be a time of joy and celebration. However, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, for many residents this Christmas carries a very different feeling.

RADA says sorrel will be limited this festive season

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Sorrel a favourite drink this time of year, will be missing from the festivities for many Jamaicans. The crop, like many other fruits, vegetables and ground provision was destroyed during Hurricane Melissa in October.

Brandon King named top Wisden debutant batsman in Test Cricket

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Jamaican and West Indies batsman Brandon King has been named the top Wisden batsman among the 49 players who made their test debut in 2025.

Kim Batten has launches campaign to raise the height of the Women’s 400 meters hurdles

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Former World record holder in the Women's 400 hurdles, American Kim Batten has launched a campaign to raise the height of the women's 400 meters hurdles.

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.