📰 Surviving Hurricane Melissa: How BAUGHaus in Westmoreland Is Rebuilding After Heavy Loss For many small businesses in Jamaica, Christmas is more than a season of goodwill. It is a critical period when sales can provide the financial cushion needed to survive the slower months ahead. For makers, creatives and independent operators, the we... Source: Jamaicans and Jamaica – Jamaicans.com

Jamaicans and Jamaica - Jamaicans.com

BAUGHaus Studio Rebuilds After Hurricane Melissa

Dana Baugh of BAUGHaus studio in Westmoreland, shares her journey to recovery after Hurricane Melissa.

📰 Inside Our (Very Big) Bag of Christmas Treats: A Jamaican-Made Gift Guide With Christmas just days away, it may feel like the season is already slipping past. But when it comes to supporting local businesses back home, it is never too late. Long after the tree comes down and the lights are packed away, Jamaican makers, far... Source: Jamaicans and Jamaica – Jamaicans.com

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A Jamaican-Made Christmas Gifts Guide

Support local this Christmas with Jamaican-made gifts that uplift small businesses, strengthen communities and support recovery efforts.

📰 A Very Jamaican Christmas Soundtrack : Reggae and Dancehall Holiday Classics In Jamaica, Christmas music has always reflected the many ways the season is experienced. Some songs are deeply faith-filled, rooted in the story of Christ’s birth and the spirit of thanksgiving. Others are creative and whimsical originals, capturing... Source: Jamaicans and Jamaica – Jamaicans.com

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Best Jamaican Christmas Songs

From faith-filled hymns to playful dancehall remixes, these Jamaican Christmas songs capture the true sound of the season.

📰 WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Praise Before the Answer In Psalm 27:13-14, David writes, “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord” (KJV). Waiting for ... Source: Jamaicans and Jamaica – Jamaicans.com

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WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: The Praise Before the Answer - Jamaicans and Jamaica - Jamaicans.com

The praise before the answer strengthens the soul. It guards against despair and cultivates resilience. . . . is to stand firm in hope.

📰 Married to a Jamaican: How Alti and Avril’s Chance Meeting in Spanish Town Became a 40-Year Love Story A young Altiman ‘Alti’ Davis was walking to work when he crossed paths with Avril, a newly arrived British teacher from York, England, still finding her footing in an unfamiliar country. A few cautious exchanges followed. What followed were brief con... Source: Jamaicans and Jamaica – Jamaicans.com

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Married to a Jamaican : Alti and Avril's 40-Year Love Story

In this episode of Married to a Jamaican Alti and Avril reflect on a chance meeting that grew into a 40-year marriage across continents.

📰 26yo Who Killed his Mother, Brother and Cousin in Clarendon Appears in Court The 26-year-old fisherman accused of killing three relatives appeared in court on Tuesday, as police formally laid murder charges following the violent incident in Frazersfield, Rocky Point, Clarendon last week. Persons from the cummunity says the ac... Source: YARDHYPE

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26yo Who Killed his Mother, Brother and Cousin in Clarendon Appears in Court - YARDHYPE

The 26-year-old fisherman accused of killing three relatives appeared in court on Tuesday, as police

📰 Footage Shows Call of Duty Creator’s Fatal Car Crash in California Vince Zampella, an influential video game developer best known for co-creating the Call of Duty franchise, has died following a car crash in California. He was 55. His death was confirmed on Sunday by Electronic Arts, which owns Respawn Entertainment... Source: YARDHYPE

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Footage Shows Call of Duty Creator’s Fatal Car Crash in California - YARDHYPE

Vince Zampella, an influential video game developer best known for co-creating the Call of Duty fran

📰 Swiiss Lee Shares Accident Aftermath! Jamaican comedian and TikToker Swiiss Lee whose real name is Rogay Clarke is giving thanks after seemingly getting into an accident. He took to social media early Tuesday morning to share photos. At the start of 2025, in January, Swiiss Lee shard pho... Source: YARDHYPE

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Swiiss Lee Shares Accident Aftermath! - YARDHYPE

Jamaican comedian and TikToker Swiiss Lee whose real name is Rogay Clarke is giving thanks after see

📰 Skeng Don’s Daughter Charged Over Quadruple Fatal Crash on PJ Patterson Highway Kengu Black, a university student has been charged in connection with a crash that claimed four lives on the PJ Patterson Highway. Black, the daughter of Mandeville-based businessman and political activist Skeng Don whose real name is Kenneth Black, ... Source: YARDHYPE

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Skeng Don’s Daughter Charged Over Quadruple Fatal Crash on PJ Patterson Highway - YARDHYPE

Kengu Black, a university student has been charged in connection with a crash that claimed four live

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Despite giving birth to her fourth child this year, American rapper Cardi B has emerged as one of th

📰 Young Santas Young Santas... Source: Jamaica Observer

Young Santas - Jamaica Observer

Young Santas

📰 Melissa’s mess shrinks Melissa’s mess shrinks... Source: Jamaica Observer

Melissa’s mess shrinks - Jamaica Observer

Melissa’s mess shrinks

📰 ‘Fun in the capital’ ‘Fun in the capital’... Source: Jamaica Observer

‘Fun in the capital’ - Jamaica Observer

‘Fun in the capital’

📰 BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation BOJ warns recovery could stall... Source: Jamaica Observer

BOJ: Slow hurricane rebuilding risks higher inflation - Jamaica Observer

BOJ warns recovery could stall

📰 ‘Sammy’s not the problem!’ CWI director defends West Indies head coach despite dismal record... Source: Jamaica Observer

‘Sammy’s not the problem!’ - Jamaica Observer

CWI director defends West Indies head coach despite dismal record

🏛️ SLB Introduces Streamlined Online Process to Access Debt Reset Programme The Student’s Loan Bureau (SLB) has introduced a simplified online onboarding process for applicants to its Debt Reset Programme, making access easier and more efficient. Addressing a recent Jamaica Information […]... Source: Jamaica Information Service 🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/slb-introduces-streamlined-online-process-to-access-debt-reset-programme

🏛️ Minister Bartlett Commends United Response Behind Swift Post-Hurricane Repatriation of 25,000 Tourists Jamaica’s swift repatriation of 25,000 tourists in just one week following Hurricane Melissa has demonstrated the island’s resilience and capacity for crisis management, says Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett. Speak... Source: Jamaica Information Service 🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/minister-bartlett-commends-united-response-behind-swift-post-hurricane-repatriation-of-25000-tourists

🏛️ NEPA Urges Public to Report Sightings of Displaced Wildlife After Hurricane Melissa Jamaicans are being encouraged to report any sightings of animals displaced from their normal habitats due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa to the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). […]... Source: Jamaica Information Service 🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/nepa-urges-public-to-report-sightings-of-displaced-wildlife-after-hurricane-melissa

🏛️ Jamaica’s International Reserves Hit Record US$6.3b Jamaica’s international reserves remain robust despite the worsened external position resulting from Hurricane Melissa, which impacted the country on October 28. Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) Governor, Richard Byles, reported th... Source: Jamaica Information Service 🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/jamaicas-international-reserves-hit-record-us6-3b

🏛️ Farmers Urged to Prepare for Beet Army Worm The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is advising farmers to get into preparation mode ahead of the beet army worm season, to effectively manage the pest. Activities from the beet […]... Source: Jamaica Information Service 🔗 https://jis.gov.jm/farmers-urged-to-prepare-for-beet-army-worm