The official death toll from Hurricane Melissa remains at 19, but the number is expected to change as recovery efforts continue across the island, according to Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/10/31/melissa-death-toll-remains-19-figure-expected-change-says-govt/ | The Jamaica Observer

Dear Editor, The recent FIFA World Cup qualifier between Jamaica and Curaçao has once again underscored a pressing national issue: Jamaica has outgrown the capacity of our National Stadium. Built to accommodate approximately 35,000 spectators, the stadium has long served as the venue for major local and international sporting events as well as civic celebrations such as the annual Grand Gala commemorating Independence. Yet it is increasingly clear that this facility is no longer adequate for the