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Agriculture Minister Floyd Green assures the country there will be sufficient food for the Christmas period

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green is assuring the country that there will be sufficient food for the Christmas period.

Hurricane Melissa devastated the agriculture sector in several parishes, impacting thousands of farmers.

Support Jamaica funds to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Melissa

The funds acquired through support Jamaica will be used to purchase building material to support the rebuilding effort, following the devastation caused by hurricane Melissa in October.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon said Cabinet on Monday made the decision about how the funds will be used.

Finance Minister Fayval Williams says government will manage the country’s debt to GDP

Finance Minister Fayval Williams has assured that the government will be able to manage the country's debt to gross domestic product (GDP).

Speaking in Parliament yesterday, as she tabled the third supplementary estimates, Mrs. Williams acknowledged concerns about funding support from international

Khadija “Bunny” Shaw ranked 18th best player in the world

Reggae Girlz talisman Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has been ranked as the 18th best women’s footballer in the world, according to the annual list published by British newspaper The Guardian.

Buju Banton reacts to PM’s concerns regarding filming distribution of relief packages

Grammy-winning reggae icon Buju Banton has weighed in on Prime Minister Andrew Holness's plea to Jamaicans to respect the dignity of Hurricane Melissa victims by not filming or sharing videos of them in vulnerable situations while distributing care packages.

100 shelters remain open housing more than a thousand people

Head of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle says some 100 shelters remain open across the island. According to Commander Gayle 1107 people are in these shelters.

Cabinet still working through details of NARA

Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says cabinet is still working through the details of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARA). Dr Morris Dixon notes that the Government is taking time to ensure that Jamaica is rebuilt in a resilient manner.

SLB launches Debt Reset Programme to run from December 1 to April 30 next year

Speaking at a press briefing this morning, SLB's Executive Director Nickeisha Walsh said this programme will allow SLB customers to clear their arrears. She said the bureau is offering a 50 per cent waiver on interest arrears,100 per cent waiver on charges and 100 per cent waiver on insurance.

Stefflon Don gets industry love after brother’s passing

The entertainment fraternity is coming together to support London-based rapper Stefflon Don following the passing of her brother, Pey.

Valiant celebrates successful tour

Raheem Bowes better known by his stage name, Valiant says he is thankful for the successful execution of his just concluded 'Prove Them Wrong' tour.

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green assures the country there will be sufficient food for the Christmas period

Wednesday, December 03, 2025 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green is assuring the country that there will be sufficient food for the Christmas period. Hurricane Melissa devastated the agriculture sector in several parishes, impacting thousands of farmers.

Support Jamaica funds to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Melissa

Wednesday, December 03, 2025 Natalie Campbell News No comments

The funds acquired through support Jamaica will be used to purchase building material to support the rebuilding effort, following the devastation caused by hurricane Melissa in October. Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon said Cabinet on Monday made the decision about how the funds will be used.

Khadija “Bunny” Shaw ranked 18th best player in the world

Wednesday, December 03, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Reggae Girlz talisman Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has been ranked as the 18th best women’s footballer in the world, according to the annual list published by British newspaper The Guardian.

Mount Pleasant crowned 2025 Caribbean Cup champions

Tuesday, December 02, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Mount Pleasant are the 2025 Concacaf Caribbean Cup champions after securing a dramatic 2–2 draw with O&M FC of the Dominican Republic in Tuesday night’s second-leg final at the National Stadium, clinching a 3–2 aggregate triumph.

Buju Banton reacts to PM’s concerns regarding filming distribution of relief packages

Wednesday, December 03, 2025 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Grammy-winning reggae icon Buju Banton has weighed in on Prime Minister Andrew Holness's plea to Jamaicans to respect the dignity of Hurricane Melissa victims by not filming or sharing videos of them in vulnerable situations while distributing care packages.

Stefflon Don gets industry love after brother’s passing

Wednesday, December 03, 2025 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

The entertainment fraternity is coming together to support London-based rapper Stefflon Don following the passing of her brother, Pey.