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πŸ“° Bounty killer’s son, Major Myjah gets β€˜Cross Angry & Miserable’ at Vlogger

The same vlogger who Vybz Kartel reportedly told to give Bounty Killer a break, One Kevin went as far as to drag Bounty Killer’s son Major Myjah into his bashing of the 53-year-old veteran Dancehaller, days ago. β€œMemba enuh Bounty Killer… n...

Source: YARDHYPE

https://yardhype.com/bounty-killers-son-major-myjah-gets-cross-angry-miserable-at-vlogger/

πŸ“° Diddy Seeks Immediate Release from Prison for Christmas

Lawyers for Sean Combs have returned to a federal appeals court seeking his immediate release from prison, marking the latest effort to overturn his conviction after several unsuccessful bail applications over the past year. In filings subm...

Source: YARDHYPE

https://yardhype.com/diddy-seeks-immediate-release-from-prison-for-christmas/

πŸ“° Diddy Seeks Immediate Release from Prison for Christmas

Lawyers for Sean Combs have returned to a federal appeals court seeking his immediate release from prison, marking the latest effort to overturn his conviction after several unsuccessful bail applications over the past year. In filings submitted Tues...

Source: YARDHYPE

https://yardhype.com/diddy-seeks-immediate-release-from-prison-for-christmas/

πŸ“° LONG ROAD BACK

β€œIt was a light in the darkness.” Those were the words of Treasure Beach head coach Kemar Ricketts following their return to Wray and Nephew-sponsored Jamaica Premier League (JPL) action on Sunday, where they defeated Portmore United 2-0 at...

Source: Sports

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20251224/long-road-back

πŸ“° Walker Cup title bittersweet for Patrick

Winning the ISSA/WATA Walker Cup Knockout title provided a bittersweet moment for St Catherine High School’s head coach, Anthony Patrick, who admitted that the joy of lifting the trophy was tempered by disappointment over missing out on the...

Source: Sports

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20251224/walker-cup-title-bittersweet-patrick

πŸ“° Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of anti-Semitic attack

MELBOURNE (AP): Thousands of mourners gathered under tight police security at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday evening to mark a week since two gunmen targeting a Jewish festival killed 15 people. Since then, Australian governments ha...

Source: World News

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/world-news/20251222/thousands-gather-bondi-beach-mourn-victims-anti-semitic-attack

πŸ“° Ira β€˜Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105

World War II Navy veteran Ira β€˜Ike’ Schab, one of the dwindling number of survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 105. Daughter Kimberlee Heinrichs told The Associated Press that Schab died at home early Sat...

Source: World News

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/world-news/20251222/ira-ike-schab-one-last-remaining-pearl-harbor-survivors-dies-105

πŸ“° Gen XS promises endless energy with β€˜Infiniti’

As soca anthems begin to pulse across the island ahead of the 2026 Carnival in Jamaica season, Gen XS Carnival Jamaica has released Infiniti as its season theme. β€œInfiniti stands for endless energy and perpetual possibilities. We asked what...

Source: Entertainment

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20251224/gen-xs-promises-endless-energy-infiniti

πŸ“° Mortimer and Jonkunnu featured at the ArtWalk Festival

Downtown Kingston came alive with music, movement, visual art, and community pride on Sunday as the ArtWalk Festival transformed the city into an open-air celebration of Jamaica’s cultural heritage. Hosted by arts non-governmental organisat...

Source: Entertainment

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20251224/mortimer-and-jonkunnu-featured-artwalk-festival

πŸ“° BOJ expects problem loans to double from the $42.9-billion pre-Hurricane Melissa levels

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) expects borrowers to fall behind on loan payments in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, with non-performing loans (NPLs) projected to double. The central bank said the fallout from Hurricane Melissa – one of the most ...

Source: Business

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20251224/boj-expects-problem-loans-double-429-billion-pre-hurricane-melissa-levels

πŸ“° Rum industry takes a shot

The Jamaican rum industry projects a double-digit decline in output for the 2025-2026 season, a blow reverberating across the sugar and spirits sectors due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Christopher Gentles, general manager of the Sp...

Source: Business

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/business/20251224/rum-industry-takes-shot

πŸ“° Clarendon pedal cyclist dies after collision with motorcycle

The Clarendon police are investigating the death of a 62-year-old pedal cyclist who was struck by a motorbike on Tuesday evening. The deceased has been identified as Francisco Thomas, otherwise called 'Bagga,' a higgler from Rocky Point,.....

Source: News

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20251224/clarendon-pedal-cyclist-dies-after-collision-motorcycle

πŸ“° Taxi driver charged with murder after Westmoreland woman beaten and burned

Collin James, a taxi driver, has been charged with the murder of Natalie Gooden, the Westmoreland woman who died following an attack at a house in Cornwall Mountain in the parish recently. Gooden was found locked inside the house, beaten ...

Source: News

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20251224/taxi-driver-charged-murder-after-westmoreland-woman-beaten-and-burned

πŸ“° GRAND MARKET RESET

While the centuries-old Christmas tradition of Grand Market has evolved over time, this year’s observance may offer a return to the true spirit of the Yuletide season, argues cultural architect and educator Dr Amina Blackwood Meeks. She ass...

Source: Lead Stories

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20251224/grand-market-reset

πŸ“° Package delays the worst yet, say couriers

At least two local courier companies are appealing for patience from customers as they work to clear delayed package deliveries during the busy holiday season. Antoinette Tucker, operations manager at SmartPost Limited, told The Gleaner tha...

Source: Lead Stories

https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20251224/package-delays-worst-yet-say-couriers

πŸ“° Daniel John Sending Mixed Signals

Artiste Daniel John is quickly sparking the interest of musical pundits locally and internationally with his hybrid sound and great writing skills. The singer who describes his sound as a melting pot of Reggae, R & B, Pop and Hip Hop says he is feeli...

Source: YARDHYPE

https://yardhype.com/daniel-john-sending-mixed-signals/

πŸ“° Daniel John Sending Mixed Signals

Artiste Daniel John is quickly sparking the interest of musical pundits locally and internationally with his hybrid sound and great writing skills. The singer who describes his sound as a melting pot of Reggae, R & B, Pop and Hip Hop says he is feeli...

Source: YARDHYPE

https://yardhype.com/daniel-john-sending-mixed-signals/

πŸ“° Dj Mac Gives UK Based Drip Rick Vi The Green Light

Fast rising Uk based Dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in Dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest riddims in Dancehall. His track, entitled UK Badness on the WyFL riddim, has been authorized by popula...

Source: YARDHYPE

https://yardhype.com/dj-mac-gives-uk-based-drip-rick-vi-the-green-light/

πŸ“° Dj Mac Gives UK Based Drip Rick Vi The Green Light

Fast rising Uk based Dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in Dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest riddims in Dancehall. His track, entitled UK Badness on the WyFL riddim, has been authorized by popula...

Source: YARDHYPE

https://yardhype.com/dj-mac-gives-uk-based-drip-rick-vi-the-green-light/

πŸ“° Byron Messia and UK Based Drip Rick Vi Release NBA 2

Grammy award-winning and multi platinum selling recording artiste Byron Messia has teamed up with fast rising UK (United Kingdom) based recording artiste Drip Rick Vi to release an epic collaboration entitled β€˜NBA 2 (Killy Dem)’. The single which has...

Source: YARDHYPE

https://yardhype.com/byron-messia-and-uk-based-drip-rick-vi-release-nba-2/

πŸ“° Byron Messia and UK Based Drip Rick Vi Release NBA 2

Grammy award-winning and multi platinum selling recording artiste Byron Messia has teamed up with fast rising UK (United Kingdom) based recording artiste Drip Rick Vi to release an epic collaboration entitled β€˜NBA 2 (Killy Dem)’. The single which has...

Source: YARDHYPE

https://yardhype.com/byron-messia-and-uk-based-drip-rick-vi-release-nba-2/

πŸ“° Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung

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Source: Jamaica Observer

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/12/24/jamaica-draughts-association-crowns-first-female-national-champion-dr-mishka-chung/

πŸ“° Rd Prominent Is So Crazy

Fast rising Dancehall artiste Rd Prominent has many reasons to be beaming with confidence of late, considering the fact that his debut EP is set to be released on December 26, 2025. The eleven track project features a melting pot of sound, including ...

Source: YARDHYPE

https://yardhype.com/rd-prominent-is-so-crazy/

πŸ“° Rd Prominent Is So Crazy

Fast rising Dancehall artiste Rd Prominent has many reasons to be beaming with confidence of late, considering the fact that his debut EP is set to be released on December 26, 2025. The eleven track project features a melting pot of sound, including ...

Source: YARDHYPE

https://yardhype.com/rd-prominent-is-so-crazy/

πŸ“° Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung

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Source: Jamaica Observer

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/12/24/jamaica-draughts-association-crowns-first-female-national-champion-dr-mishka-chung/

πŸ“° β€˜Winter Champions’ Racing on track after JPL first round, says Patrick

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Source: Jamaica Observer

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/12/24/winter-champions-racing-track-jpl-first-round-says-patrick/

πŸ“° Jamaica Draughts Association crowns first female national champion, Dr Mishka Chung

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Source: Jamaica Observer

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/12/24/jamaica-draughts-association-crowns-first-female-national-champion-dr-mishka-chung/

πŸ“° Prime Minister Holness Thanks China for Support After Hurricane Melissa

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for its unwavering support to Jamaica and its people in […]...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

https://jis.gov.jm/prime-minister-holness-thanks-china-for-support-after-hurricane-melissa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prime-minister-holness-thanks-china-for-support-after-hurricane-melissa

πŸ“° 200 Farmers and Fisherfolk in Treasure Beach Receive $7m in Hurricane Recovery Supplies

Approximately 200 farmers and fisherfolk in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, received over $7 million in supplies and equipment on Tuesday (December 23) at the Breds Foundation Complex, as part of […]...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

https://jis.gov.jm/200-farmers-and-fisherfolk-in-treasure-beach-receive-7m-in-hurricane-recovery-supplies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=200-farmers-and-fisherfolk-in-treasure-beach-receive-7m-in-hurricane-recovery-supplies

πŸ“° Shoppers Urged to Exercise Precautions for a Safer Christmas Season

Members of the public are urged to limit the amount of cash carried, plan shopping activities carefully, and take proactive measures to safeguard children throughout the busy Christmas holiday period. […]...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

https://jis.gov.jm/shoppers-urged-to-exercise-precautions-for-a-safer-christmas-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shoppers-urged-to-exercise-precautions-for-a-safer-christmas-season

πŸ“° JAS Donates Vital Farming Inputs to 120 Coffee Farmers in Hurricane Recovery Effort

The Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), on Tuesday (December 23), presented vital farming inputs to coffee farmers, a gesture aimed at strengthening agricultural recovery and boosting production in the wake of […]...

Source: Jamaica Information Service

https://jis.gov.jm/jas-donates-vital-farming-inputs-to-120-coffee-farmers-in-hurricane-recovery-effort/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jas-donates-vital-farming-inputs-to-120-coffee-farmers-in-hurricane-recovery-effort