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December 9, 2025
Over 170 communities affected by Hurricane Melissa across six most severely impacted parishes - McKenzie
More than 170 communities across the six most devastated parishes islandwide have been moderately or severely affected by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The disclosure was made by Minister of…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica Customs Agency facilitating disaster relief imports
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is facilitating the swift and efficient processing of disaster relief and humanitarian aid arriving in the country following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. …
December 9, 2025
More customers getting back their water - NWC
The National Water Commission (NWC) says customers across several parishes are now experiencing restoration of their water supply as a number of its facilities resume operations. The NWC says over…
December 9, 2025
Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 19
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says 19 people have been confirmed dead following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday. She says eight bodies were recovered in St Elizabeth, nine…
December 9, 2025
Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 19
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says 19 people have been confirmed dead following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday. She says eight bodies were recovered in St Elizabeth, nine…
December 9, 2025
Use of toll roads remains free of cost - Vaz
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the use of all toll roads remains free of cost to the public following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Vaz addressed the matter in a post on X, formerly Twitter,…
December 9, 2025
Grange remembers Barry G, 'The Boogie Man'
The Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia Grange, says broadcaster Barrington 'Barry G' Gordon, who died yesterday has left a lasting impact on radio broadcasting in Jamaica. Gordon…
December 9, 2025
IMF ready to help Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa if needed
Deputy Managing Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Jamaica's former Minister of Finance, Dr Nigel Clarke, says while Jamaica is well prepared, the Fund stands ready to support…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
‘Everything gone’
WESTERN BUREAU: Veteran fisherman Howard Moxam stood solemnly on the battered shoreline of Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, his weathered gaze fixed on the restless sea that had stripped him of nearly…