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December 9, 2025
Melissa donation and distribution tracking system must be fully transparent, says PNP
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) says greater accountability is needed in the distribution of hurricane relief aid and called for the Government to ensure that its planned tracking system…
December 9, 2025
Trailblazer Ena Collymore-Woodstock dies at 108
Trailblazer Ena Collymore-Woodstock, who was Jamaica’s first woman resident magistrate, now called parish judge, and a World War II veteran, has died. Collymore-Woodstock passed away on Tuesday at…
December 9, 2025
Parliament approves suspension of fiscal rules to allow for Hurricane Melissa spending
A motion to suspend the fiscal rules to allow for additional spending towards Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts was on Tuesday scrapped and then re-tabled after a senior opposition lawmaker pointed…
December 9, 2025
Family of Colombian man killed in US strike in the Caribbean files human rights challenge
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The family of a Colombian man has filed the first formal challenge to US military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats, arguing in a petition to the premier human rights…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Little London Police Station boosts safety, dignity for officers
WESTERN BUREAU After years in a cramped space under threat of eviction, police in Little London have moved into a modern station that leaders call a turning point for security and public trust in…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Diaspora group delivers relief to Manning’s School
WESTERN BUREAU When Hurricane Melissa tore through western Jamaica, destroying homes, schools and livelihoods, the Manning’s School Past Students’ Association, New York Chapter (MPSA NY), moved…
December 9, 2025
RG CARES Foundation brings relief to St James
A convoy from the RG CARES Foundation recently brought relief supplies to communities across sections of South St James following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. Working with church leaders,…
December 9, 2025
Give Back Jamaica supports western families
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Give Back Jamaica joined forces with non-profit organisations to deliver relief to families across St Elizabeth and Westmoreland. Hopeton Brown, president of Give…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Dalrymple-Philibert: No Jamaican will be denied access to justice despite hurricane damage
WESTERN BUREAU: State Minister Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert has vowed that no Jamaican will be denied access to justice despite Hurricane Melissa’s crippling blow, which damaged courthouses and justice…