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Scorpions hit by weather setback as Super50 title hopes fade

Scorpions hit by weather setback as Super50 title hopes fade

The Jamaica Scorpions have suffered a major setback in their pursuit of the 2025 CG United Regional Super50 title, after their third-round encounter against the Leeward Islands Hurricanes at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground in Trinidad was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain.

Reggae Girlz squad to be revealed ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

Reggae Girlz squad to be revealed ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

The Reggae Girlz squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Dominica will be unveiled on Monday (November 24, 2025) during a virtual press conference hosted by head coach Hubert Busby, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Four men in custody after seizure of firearm and recovery of 3 goats in Clarendon

Four men in custody after seizure of firearm and recovery of 3 goats in Clarendon

Four men were taken into custody after the seizure of a firearm and the recovery of 3 goats during an operation along the Morgan Pass main road, in Clarendon. Reports are that about 11:59 P.M, a police team intercepted a grey Toyota Probox motor car.

Information Minister says road clearing and communication network restoration efforts steadily advancing

Information Minister says road clearing and communication network restoration efforts steadily advancing

As the country continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa, Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says road clearing, and communication network restoration efforts are steadily advancing with most major corridors reopened and telecom systems gradually coming back online.

JPS says redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica

JPS says redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required to restore power to western Jamaica

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required, to restore power to western Jamaica. This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

65 offender clients at Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre recognised for successfully completing a range of academic programmes

65 offender clients at Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre recognised for successfully completing a range of academic programmes

The ceremony highlighted their dedication to learning and underscored the department of correctional services’ commitment to supporting rehabilitation through education. The ceremony, held under the theme “Forging a New Path: a Journey to Redemption,” honoured clients who successfully completed Caribbean

Gov’t identifies just under 50 businesses to be supported through grants/loans to recover from Hurricane Melissa

Gov’t identifies just under 50 businesses to be supported through grants/loans to recover from Hurricane Melissa

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has tasked the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce to manage the process. Speaking at a press briefing, Dr Holness noted that as the country gradually returns to normalcy, businesses need to be operational.

CXC agrees to extend examination timetable for Jamaica

CXC agrees to extend examination timetable for Jamaica

Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday. The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.

St. Ann craft vendors appeal for Hurricane Melissa relief support

St. Ann craft vendors appeal for Hurricane Melissa relief support

President of the Ocho Rios and Dunns River Craft Traders Council Devon Mitchell is calling on the government to provide relief support to vendors affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records conducting damage assessment following fire

Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records conducting damage assessment following fire

The management of Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records restaurant in Montego Bay, St. James has stated that it will stabilise operations, where feasible, in order to continue supporting Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.

Four men in custody after seizure of firearm and recovery of 3 goats in Clarendon

Sunday, November 23, 2025 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Four men were taken into custody after the seizure of a firearm and the recovery of 3 goats during an operation along the Morgan Pass main road, in Clarendon. Reports are that about 11:59 P.M, a police team intercepted a grey Toyota Probox motor car.

Information Minister says road clearing and communication network restoration efforts steadily advancing

Sunday, November 23, 2025 Markelia Rumble News No comments

As the country continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa, Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says road clearing, and communication network restoration efforts are steadily advancing with most major corridors reopened and telecom systems gradually coming back online.

Scorpions hit by weather setback as Super50 title hopes fade

Sunday, November 23, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

The Jamaica Scorpions have suffered a major setback in their pursuit of the 2025 CG United Regional Super50 title, after their third-round encounter against the Leeward Islands Hurricanes at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground in Trinidad was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain.

Reggae Girlz squad to be revealed ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

Sunday, November 23, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

The Reggae Girlz squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Dominica will be unveiled on Monday (November 24, 2025) during a virtual press conference hosted by head coach Hubert Busby, beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Romeich teams up with Education Minister to rebuild schools

Friday, November 21, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Humanitarian and Romeich Entertainment CEO, Romeich Major, is hinting at a new initiative aimed at rebuilding schools affected by Hurricane Melissa.

PopCaan & Toni-Ann spark fresh dating rumours

Friday, November 21, 2025 K'Shema Francis-Pitt Entertainment No comments

Dancehall star PopCaan has reignited dating rumours after posting a TikTok video of himself and former Miss World Toni-Ann Singh on a 360 photo booth looking like couple goals.