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December 9, 2025
SupportJamaica website receives over US$1 million and J$53 million in hurricane relief donations
Just over US$1 million in donations through credit cards were made to the SupportJamaica website up to early Tuesday, the Government has announced. The website also received an additional J$53.2…
December 9, 2025
75-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run in Old Harbour
A 75-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Old Harbour, St Catherine last night. She has been identified as Amutual Smith of Red Ground district in Old Harbour. The police report that about…
December 9, 2025
by Adrian Frater
Seiveright optimistic for winter tourist season, despite Melissa blow
WESTERN BUREAU: While most hospitality workers in hurricane-battered western Jamaica come from communities still without electricity, water, and other essentials, Delano Seiveright remains hopeful…
December 9, 2025
Only 17 of 40 KSAMC councillors submit documents for $250,000 hurricane grant
A revelation that only 17 of 40 councillors at the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) have submitted the required documents to receive a $250,000 hurricane grant was the subject of…
December 9, 2025
Corporate Hands | Fontana Pharmacy extends support to hurricane-affected communities, shut-ins in MoBay
Following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, the western end of Jamaica, particularly the parishes of St James, St Elizabeth, and Westmoreland, experienced significant damage and…
December 9, 2025
Protecting yourself and loved ones during hurricane recovery
As our nation continues to recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, staying mindful of our health has never been more important. Health services in the central and eastern regions are not only…
December 9, 2025
by Gregory Bryce
BACK TO BUSINESS
THE WRAY and Nephew-sponsored Jamaica Premier League (JPL) is set to resume on December 7, following a disruption in fixtures due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa. In a press release yesterday, the…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | Real-time audits warranted
The decision by the auditor general (AuG) to conduct real-time audits of foreign aid to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa is a welcome move that need not add bureaucracy to, or delay, the…