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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green (left), addresses a press briefing on the Jamaica Resilient Recovery Initiative on December 3, 2025, at the Jamaica 4‑H Clubs’ Kingston and St Andrew office on Duke Street in Kingston. Lookin
04 Dec, 2025 0

Over $11 million for 145 youth farmers and fisherfolk affected by Hurricane Melissa

More than $11 million (US$70,000) has been allocated to support 145 youth farmers, fisherfolk, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, the agricuture…
The NWC says corrective work is underway and is urging customers to use water conservatively during the regulation period.
04 Dec, 2025 0

12-hour water supply rotation for dozens of St Andrew communities

The National Water Commission (NWC) has implemented a temporary water regulation schedule for St Andrew customers served by the Constant Spring Treatment Facility with immediate effect. The measure is…
United States President Donald Trump, Rwanda's President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi, during a signing ceremony at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace on December 4, 2025, in Washington.
04 Dec, 2025 0

Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal

(AP) — United States President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda as they signed a deal aimed at ending a conflict and opening critical mineral reserves to…
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, addressing the commissioning ceremony for Justices of the Peace for Kingston, held on December 4, 2025, at Kingston Bookshop, downtown Kingston.
04 Dec, 2025 0

Kingston gets 80 new justices of the peace

The number of Justices of the Peace (JPs) serving Kingston has been boosted with the installation of 80 new officers on Thursday. They took and subscribed to the Oath of Office and Oath of…
Minister Olivia Grange, who is charge of the Jamaican Government, meets with former United States President Bill Clinton in St Andrew on December 4, 2025 to discuss potential partnership with the Clinton Foundation in support of Hurricane Melissa recovery
04 Dec, 2025 0

Gov't signals possible Clinton Foundation role in hurricane recovery

Jamaica is looking to partner with the Clinton Foundation to assist with Hurricane Melissa recovery, according to Minister Olivia Grange, who is in charge of Government. The announcement followed a…
A section of the greenhouse at Bluefields Organic Farm in Westmoreland that was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa.
04 Dec, 2025 0

Recovery missions restoring Bluefields Organic Farm

Since Category 5 Hurricane Melissa struck on October 28, relief and recovery missions have been unfolding across western Jamaica, the area hardest-hit region. Local residents, government agencies,…
Commissioner of Customs, Dr Velma Ricketts Walker
04 Dec, 2025 0

Temporary waiver for medical and personal care imports

The Jamaica Customs Agency has announced a temporary waiver of import permits for a wide range of medical and personal care items, a measure designed to accelerate hurricane relief operations and…
Dr Kevin Brown, president of the University of Technology, Jamaica and chairman of UTech Press, signs a replica of the cover of Technical Vocational Education and Training in Jamaica: Achievements, Impact, and Challenges, launched on November 26.
04 Dec, 2025 0

UTech launches book on vocational training

The University of Technology, Jamaica Press last month launched a book examining the country’s technical vocational education and training (TVET) system, tracing its evolution and impact on the…
UK Minister for the Caribbean, Chris Elmore (left) surveys the devastation in Black River, with head of the St Elizabeth Police Division, Superintendent Coleridge Minto.
04 Dec, 2025 0

UK minister pledges long-term support to Jamaica

UK Minister for the Caribbean Chris Elmore ended a visit to Jamaica on Wednesday, pledging Britain’s support for the island’s long-term recovery, reconstruction and climate resilience after Hurricane…