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December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa National Days of Prayer to be held on November 15 and November 16
The Ministry of Culture says National Days of Prayer will be held on Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16 as the country continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa. The Ministry says this…
December 9, 2025
4.8 million tonnes of debris generated by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica, says UNDP
Using satellite-based analysis, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Hurricane Melissa has left 4.8 million tonnes of debris across western Jamaica amid widespread devastation caused…
December 9, 2025
Universal Service Fund to deliver internet connection to hurricane-damaged communities over next six weeks
The Universal Service Fund (USF) will deliver at least 90 community connectivity solutions to areas affected by Hurricane Melissa over the next six weeks. “Starting today, the Jamaica Defence Force…
December 9, 2025
Water Resources Authority installs flood gauge in Content, Manchester amid rising groundwater, undertaking routine monitoring
The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has installed a flood gauge in Content in Williamsfield, Manchester amid a significant rise in groundwater levels in the local aquifer system and is undertaking…
December 9, 2025
Tender launched for second phase of Rural School Bus System
The Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications has officially launched Phase 2 of the Rural School Bus System with a tender for 150 school buses—while blasting private operators in the…
December 9, 2025
Update | Clarendon woman relieved after locating family in hurricane-ravaged St Elizabeth
A Clarendon woman who, yesterday, made a desperate plea for help in locating her daughter-in-law and one-year-old grandson in St Elizabeth is now breathing a sigh of relief. Nadine Stewart-Whyte…
December 9, 2025
JCSA concerned about PM's 'deeply unfortunate and disheartening' comments
The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA) has described as "deeply unfortunate and disheartening" to public officers comments by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness regarding the “inability…
December 9, 2025
JMDA says CRH in 'devastated state' following Hurricane Melissa
The Jamaica Medical Doctors' Association (JMDA) has written to Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton requesting an urgent meeting with his ministry amid what it said are statements by officials…
December 9, 2025
Woman killed in St Thomas hit and run
The Bath police in St Thomas are searching for the driver of a motor car who failed to stop after their vehicle killed a 68-year-old woman on Thursday. The victim has been identified as Paulette…