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December 9, 2025
Gov't to lend US$150m to JPS to avoid being forced into extending licence
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says Cabinet has decided that the Government will lend US$150 million to the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) to help fast-track the restoration of electricity…
December 9, 2025
Dominican Republic braces for tourist surge as Hurricane Melissa disrupts travel to Jamaica and other destinations
The Dominican Republic is set to see a surge in visitors as Hurricane Melissa’s devastation across sections of Jamaica, The Bahamas, Cuba and Haiti has forced travellers to reroute to that country,…
December 9, 2025
Pregnant Haitian woman remanded on illegal entry charge, partner granted bail
A pregnant Haitian woman who reportedly entered Jamaica illegally and was arrested while seeking medical attention was remanded, while her partner, who is a Jamaican, was granted $200,000 bail in the…
December 9, 2025
Holness announces funding for National Cleanup Programme
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has announced a budgetary allocation of $10 million has been approved for each constituency across Jamaica as part of the National Cleanup Programme, following the…
December 9, 2025
Westmoreland residents urged to be vigilant when purchasing water
The Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging residents to exercise caution when purchasing trucked water, particularly in communities experiencing shortages following the passage of Hurricane…
December 9, 2025
Nyla Wright shines as an all-round achiever and confident youth leader
When 12-year-old Nyla Wright learnt she had been awarded a coveted scholarship, her first emotion was simple and sincere joy. For her mother, Trishana Wright, the moment was just as powerful. “It was…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
Black River: From Gravesend to ghost town to ruin
The parish of St Elizabeth was among 12 Anglican parishes established between 1655 and 1675, named after Elizabeth, Lady Modyford, wife of Governor Thomas Modyford. In 1773, Black River replaced…
December 9, 2025
Economic diversification is a necessary insurance against future storms
This is the third in a series highlighting Youth Voices in Hurricane Melissa recovery, featuring young people’s perspectives on resilience, rebuilding and the future after the storm. To rebuild –…
December 9, 2025
UNDP mobilises US$2 million in recovery grants
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has mobilised an initial US$2 million in Resilient Recovery grants to support Jamaica’s rebuilding efforts following the devastation of Hurricane…