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Residents across South West St Elizabeth receive sleeping bags, solar lanterns, water and care packages delivered by the Hurricane Relief Command Centre and Tank-Weld Metals Ltd.
December 9, 2025

Tank-Weld assists hurricane recovery in South West St Elizabeth

Tank-Weld Metals, in partnership with the South West St Elizabeth hurricane Relief Command Centre, has distributed care packages and shelter items to seven communities hardest hit by Hurricane…
Denbigh High School Principal, Annett Daley
December 9, 2025 by Raymond Graham

Denbigh High spared the worst of Melissa, aids western schools

Classes at several rural high schools remain disrupted after Hurricane Melissa, but Denbigh High has returned to full operation. Principal Annett Daley said the school, located on Jackson Road near…
Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Horizon cruise ship is shown docked at PortMiami, Friday, April 9, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee,File)
December 9, 2025

Death of Florida teenager on Carnival cruise ship ruled a homicide

The death of a Florida teenager on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month has been ruled a homicide, the latest development in a case that has drawn international attention and sparked intense…
File photo
December 9, 2025

Police recover firearm in shooting and suspected suicide in Above Rocks

The police have recovered the firearm used in Tuesday’s suspected suicide and shooting in Above Rocks, St Catherine. The Gleaner understands that the Beretta pistol, along with two live…
Christopher Tufton, minister of health and wellness
December 9, 2025

More leptospirosis cases and deaths

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton on Wednesday reported more leptospirosis cases and deaths amid the current outbreak arising from Hurricane Melissa. Tufton told a special press…
Reverend Kevin Page (right), from the JN Group Chaplaincy Unit, conducts a counselling session with Marcella Powell at Albert Town High School during a recent Hurricane Melissa relief mission to southern Trelawny.
December 9, 2025

Hurricane Melissa survivors in south Trelawny get counselling

The JN Group, working with local and corporate partners, recently stepped in to provide urgently needed psychosocial support to residents in Southern Trelawny still reeling from the impact of…
Minister of Education, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Shift system coming for some schools as more Melissa repairs completed

Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon says a shift system is to be introduced at schools still recovering from Hurricane Melissa as more repairs are being undertaken. Morris Dixon said…
Christmas pudding with brandy butter, a favourite on Susie’s holiday dessert table.
December 9, 2025 by Nyoka Manning

Susie’s to host 30th Thanksgiving celebration today

Susie’s restaurant will welcome guests today for its long-loved Thanksgiving celebration, a tradition it has proudly upheld for 30 years. Director Susan Hanna says the event has become something…
Daryl Vaz, Minister of Energy.
December 9, 2025

JPS expected to get additional US$50 million from Electricity Disaster Fund for post-Melissa restoration

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the gap in the funding needed to allow the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to quickly restore electricity to the entire island is expected to be narrowed further…