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Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Daryl Vaz, addressing a special press conference on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities at the Office of the Prime Minister in St Andrew on October 30.
December 9, 2025

USF deploying Starlink satellite to Western communities

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is deploying Starlink satellite-based internet systems to provide immediate broadband coverage in key communities in western Jamaica. Energy, Transport and…
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December 9, 2025

OUR urges JPS to ensure proper billing following Hurricane Melissa

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has urged the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) to ensure the observation of good practise and the application of reasonable consideration in its…
A$AP Rocky and Rihanna pose for photographers upon departure from the premiere of the film ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ at the 78th international film festival in Cannes, southern France on Monday, May 19.
December 9, 2025

A$AP Rocky says fatherhood is his greatest joy

Rapper A$AP Rocky says balancing fatherhood with his music career is his greatest joy. The artiste and fashion icon has three children – daughter Rocki and sons RZA and Riot – with partner, business…
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December 9, 2025

Over 20 relief flights headed to Jamaica

More than 20 cargo flights are expected as relief pours into Jamaica from across the world following Hurricane Melissa, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said Friday. He said that the biggest challenge…
A section of the road leading to Treasure Beach in St Elizabeth was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025 by Gregory Bryce

“We’re completely devastated”

Kemar Ricketts, head coach of Treasure Beach FC, said while they are still surveying the damage inflicted on the club and its members, they have been left devastated in the aftermath of Hurricane…
Michael McMorris (second right), chair of the Downtown Kingston Redevelopment Initiative Committee, affixes the decal on the door of Imperial Optical Broadbent on Duke Street. Sharing in the moment on Wednesday are (from left) Jonathan Swire, second vice-p
December 9, 2025

Businesses unite to tidy and transform downtown Kingston

A corporate-led initiative aimed at promoting civic pride and maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces in downtown Kingston has been launched under the banner ‘Keep It Clean’. The campaign is…
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December 9, 2025

Zero tolerance for fare hikes following Hurricane Melissa - Vaz

Minister of Transport, Daryl Vaz, has warned public passenger operators against hiking fares in areas affected by Hurricane Melissa, declaring “zero tolerance” by the police and the Transport…
This aerial photo shows St. John Anglican Parish Church in Black River, St Elizabeth, razed by Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica forms hurricane relief committee co-chaired by McKenzie and Vaz

The Government has set up a number of Cabinet sub-committees to oversee hurricane relief and recovery efforts in the wake of the devastation wrought on Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa. At a Jamaica…