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From left: Chaplain Reverend Karl Henlin, past member Grace England, guitarist Lewis Campbell, pianist Karen Henry and drummer Odean Taylor after the Portmore Chorale’s Christmas concert at the Church of the Holy Spirit.
December 11, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Portmore Chorale marks 40 years

The Portmore Chorale once again lit up the stage with a performance blending vocal mastery, spiritual depth and the vibrant cultural energy that has defined the ensemble for four decades. This…
Sponsors of the Matthew 25:40 Project gather for the official unveiling of the donors’ plaque during the handover of the transitional hostel at Matthew 25:40 Boys’ Home on Tuesday.
December 11, 2025

Hostel ready for orphaned youth living with HIV

The Kiwanis Club of North St Andrew (KCNSA) has completed a transitional hostel for orphaned young men at the Matthew 25:40 Boys’ Home, run by Mustard Seed Communities in Kingston. Once a…
Amanda Samuels, owner of Bites and Boxes by Amanda.
December 11, 2025 by Keisha Hill

Sweetness and scripture inspire student’s business venture

In a time when many young people struggle to balance academics with financial pressures, one determined baker is proving that passion, creativity and perseverance can open doors to opportunity. …
The MultiCare Youth Foundation’ Executive Director Mitzian Turner (right), administrative manager Ann Astwood (2nd right), and senior project officer Ganesh Nactie (centre back in black) led their hardworking team in celebrating their protegees’ and Pr
December 11, 2025

Youth gain skills through MultiCare, Starbucks initiative

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) and partners have announced the completion of the Starbucks YUTE Work II programme, which provided life skills and employability training to 53 young people from…
In this aerial photo provided by Wai Hun Aung, damaged buildings are seen at the hospital that was allegedly hit by a military air strike in Mrauk-U township in Rakhine state, Myanmar on December 11, 2025.
December 11, 2025

Myanmar military strike kills 34 patients at a hospital

(AP) - An airstrike by Myanmar ’s military destroyed a hospital in an area controlled by a leading rebel armed force, killing 34 patients and medical staff, according to a local rescue worker and…
December 11, 2025

JPS, NWC to waive charges for customers still without service after Hurricane Melissa, says OUR

The Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) and the National Water Commission (NWC) will waive charges for customers who have been without service since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica on…
Councillor Scean Barnswell (left) detains the man who allegedly abducted a six-year-old girl in Clarendon on December 9, 2025.
December 11, 2025

PNP hails councillor and wife for 'heroic rescue' of abducted six-year-old in Clarendon

The People’s National Party (PNP) has praised its members and Clarendon councillor Scean Barnswell and his wife for their "swift, courageous, and heroic" action that led to the rescue of a…
December 11, 2025

UDC announces New Year's Eve fireworks for Black River and Negril

The Urban Development Corporation will, for the first time, stage New Year’s Eve fireworks in Black River, St Elizabeth, and Long Bay Beach in Negril, Westmoreland, two parishes hardest hit by…
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Matthew Samuda, speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on February 26, 2025.
December 11, 2025

Jamaica backs global action on sargassum and coral reefs at UN environment assembly

Jamaica has thrown its support behind two global environmental resolutions on coral reefs and sargassum seaweed, citing the country’s escalating climate-related losses, including the US$8.8-billion…