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Reggae Boyz' Dujuan Richards (left) dribbles at Bermuda's Deniche Hill.
Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards added to Jamaica squad ahead of final qualifying games
Vybz Kartel
From Lila Iké to Vybz Kartel: Jamaica shines in Best Reggae Album nominations at Grammys
Judith Jarrett with her newborn and her mother Lee Patterson, both from Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, at the hurricane shelter at the Petersfield High School. The family was displaced by Hurricane Melissa.
Mother of five loses home two days after construction completed
Man shoots at cops the tries to escape by jumping into nearby swamp
Man charged with allegedly setting fire to apartment he lives in
Dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel (centre) touring the World Central Kitchen (WCK) worksite at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James with members of his team from the Adidja Palmer Foundation along with WCK response director, John Torpey (left), on November 6, 2025. Kartel carried a Hurricane Melissa relief mission in St James, Westmoreland and Hanover.
Vybz Kartel brings relief to Western Jamaica
Tommie-Ann Stone and her 1-year-old son, Bellamy Whyte
Clarendon woman begs for news of family missing since Hurricane Melissa
Thirteen-year-old Shantina Sergeant
Update|Police charge father of girl whose burnt remains found behind house
Nicki Minaj's The Barbz Foundation spreads love and relief in Jamaica
Gov't directs JPS to explore underground placement of power
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Teens robbed and sexually assaulted during Hellshire Beach birthday celebration
Sergeant Davian Bennett
JCF sergeant dies suddenly at work
A section of Savanna-la-Mar in Westmoreland affected by the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa.
Westmoreland women grateful for life after losing homes to Hurricane Melissa
Transport Authority warns greedy taxi drivers stop overcharging after Hurricane Melissa
Elderly man killed while crossing road in St Ann
Christopher Martin Foundation brings hope to children hit by Hurricane Melissa
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon speaking at a press conference at Jamaica House in St Andrew on November 3.
Education Ministry mobilises mental health team to support teachers affected by Hurricane Melissa
Bounty Killer, DJ Khaled step up to help rebuild Western Jamaica
Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 32
Kingston man faces murder charge after deadly road trap
Residents of Black River, St. Elizabeth, with care packages containing food and other relief supplies during a distribution of relief supplies in the town on Saturday (November 1).
Residents in Black River receive care packages
Firefighter homeless after battling Hurricane Melissa on the frontline
Water returns to more communities in St Elizabeth and Manchester
Traffic Authority resumes limited operations Monday
Photo of Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St. James
Sangster to resume commercial flights Saturday
Business man charged with rape of 11-y-o girl
Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Honorable Daryl Vaz, addresses a special press briefing held at Jamaica House on October 30.
Gov't cracks down on greedy taxi drivers amid storm recovery
Pregnant teen among 19 dead after Hurricane Melissa
Transport Minister, Daryl Vaz, addresing a special press conference on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities at the Office of the Prime Minister in St Andrew on October 30.
Flow and Digicel networks hit hard by Hurricane Melissa - Vaz
The generator inside he building. The fumes from it are believed to have killed Dunbar and rendered the other man uncoscious.
Trelawny baker dies from suspected generator fumes after Hurricane Melissa

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Glenmuir High’s Orane Watson (right) is tackled by Garvey Maceo High’s Ajani Johnson during the top-of-the-table clash at Garvey Maceo High on Tuesday, September 30. Glenmuir won 4-0. DaCosta Cup players keen to start playing again - Cite mental ease,...
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe reacts during the Champions League match against Liverpool, in Liverpool, England, on  November 4. Real Madrid looking to shake off Liverpool loss
Romario Shepherd speaking at the post-match press conference on Thursday. Shepherd hopeful WI can rebound
An ambulance enters the field as Fiorentina’s Edoardo Bove (injured) is surrounded by players during the Serie A soccer match against Inter at the Artemio Franchi Stadium in Florence, Italy, on Sunday, December 31, 2024. Fiorentina hoping coaching change will bring luck
France’s N’Golo Kante. N’Golo Kanté returns to France squad
New Zealand’s Mark Chapman on the go during his innings against the West Indies in the second T20 International at Eden Gardens in Auckland, New Zealand, on Thursday. Chapman smashed 78 off 28 balls. Another WI, New Zealand thriller - Kiwis eke out three-run win to...
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland scores his side’s second goal past Bournemouth’s goalkeeper Dorde Petrovic during the English Premier League match in Manchester, England, on Sunday, November 2. Man City, Liverpool in danger of losing more ground to Arsenal
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi waves as he walks off the field after being honoured for his 45 career trophies before a MLS match against the Chicago Fire on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Messi’s not focused on legacy yet
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Shaqueil Bradford of Mount Pleasant FC (left) moves to play the ball as members of Defence Force FC try to tackle during the Concacaf Caribbean Cup football match at the National Stadium in Kingston on Wednesday night. Defence Force won 1-0. However, they lost the semi-final tie 5-2 on aggregate, after going down 5-1 in the opening tie in Trinidad. ‘The club deserves it’ - Whitmore praises Mount Pleasant FA owners...
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