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December 9, 2025
by Livern Barrett
Principal denies shelter eviction order
No authorisation has been granted by the Ministry of Education for classes to resume at a primary school in northwest St Elizabeth, where at least four families have been sheltering since Hurricane…
December 9, 2025
Holness says ODPEM transfer to OPM not permanent
Stating that he has enough entities on his plate to deal with, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness said the reassignment of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) to the…
December 9, 2025
by Lester Hinds
Funeral for Roach-Wilson set for December 5
NEW YORK: The funeral for the late Jamaican consul general to New York, Alsion Roach-Wilson, is set for Friday, December 5. The service will be held at the Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New…
December 9, 2025
by Janet Silvera
RIU commits US$2.3m support as 800 staff homes damaged
WESTERN BUREAU: RIU Hotels & Resorts has launched a multimillion-dollar recovery programme for more than 4,000 Jamaican employees, mobilising US$2.3 million in aid, interest-free credit and…
December 9, 2025
Communal sanitation systems proposed to support hurricane-affected residents in St James
Acting Chief Public Health Inspector for St James, Sherika Lewis, is recommending the establishment of communal sanitation systems for residents affected by Hurricane Melissa. “We are aware that…
December 9, 2025
Haiti's troubles fade briefly as it revels in World Cup qualification
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti held its breath for nearly two hours as its troubles seemed to fade with the promise of its first World Cup qualification since 1974. Forgotten ever so briefly was…
December 9, 2025
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December 9, 2025
South Africa deploys 3,500 extra police officers and braces for protests around G20 summit
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police and army units held a parade Wednesday involving helicopters, K-9 dog units and officers on motorcycles in a show of force ahead of expected protests around…
December 9, 2025
by Janet Silvera
MEGA BLOW
WESTERN BUREAU: MegaMart Wholesale Club is to permanenty close its largest store – located in Montego Bay, St James – after suffering catastrophic flood damage during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.…