News
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
Seiveright hails corporate Jamaica’s massive post-Melissa response
WESTERN BUREAU: Delano Seiveright, state minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, is applauding what he describes as “one of the strongest private-sector mobilisations in recent…
December 9, 2025
Thousands of Cubans struggle without power and water nearly a month after Hurricane Melissa
RIO CAUTO, Cuba (AP) — Thousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after Hurricane Melissa pummelled the island’s eastern region as one of the strongest Atlantic…
December 9, 2025
NWC establishing temporary supply stations in communities
The National Water Commission (NWC) is establishing temporary water supply stations in communities that remain without potable water following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Corporate Public…
December 9, 2025
Shift system coming for some schools as more Melissa repairs completed
Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon says a shift system is to be introduced at schools still recovering from Hurricane Melissa as more repairs are being undertaken. Morris Dixon said…
December 9, 2025
JPS expected to get additional US$50 million from Electricity Disaster Fund for post-Melissa restoration
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the gap in the funding needed to allow the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to quickly restore electricity to the entire island is expected to be narrowed further…
December 9, 2025
More leptospirosis cases and deaths
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton on Wednesday reported more leptospirosis cases and deaths amid the current outbreak arising from Hurricane Melissa. Tufton told a special press…
December 9, 2025
Police recover firearm in shooting and suspected suicide in Above Rocks
The police have recovered the firearm used in Tuesday’s suspected suicide and shooting in Above Rocks, St Catherine. The Gleaner understands that the Beretta pistol, along with two live…
December 9, 2025
Death of Florida teenager on Carnival cruise ship ruled a homicide
The death of a Florida teenager on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month has been ruled a homicide, the latest development in a case that has drawn international attention and sparked intense…
December 9, 2025
Emergency crews responding to bus crash on Highway 2000
Traffic police and emergency crews are now on the East-West corridor of Highway 2000 responding to a major vehicular crash. The Gleaner understands that the crash, which occured shortly after 3…