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December 9, 2025
CARPHA deploying 15 docs to Melissa-battered west
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is deploying a team of 15 doctors to western Jamaica as the country continues its recovery from the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The team is…
December 9, 2025
Four alleged murderers killed in reported shootout with police in St Catherine
Four men are dead following an alleged gun battle with police in Rosemount district, St Catherine, Wednesday night. Reports are that about 9:40 p.m., the men were involved in the murder of a man in…
December 9, 2025
Vaz says relief items sent by Buju Banton were not stolen at airport
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is disputing a claim that relief items sent by reggae superstar Buju Banton for Hurricane Melissa victims was tampered with and items stolen by personnel at the Norman…
December 9, 2025
Update | Businessman murdered in Guy's Hill identified
The police have identified a businessman who was killed on Wednesday night by gunmen who were reportedly later fatally shot by cops in St Catherine. He is Horace Crossman, otherwise called…
December 9, 2025
Cost to NWC from Hurricane Melissa to top $10 billion
The financial impact of Hurricane Melissa on the operations of the National Water Commission (NWC) is expected to exceed $10 billion, the Government has disclosed. The NWC, which is owned by the…
December 9, 2025
'Not acceptable' - Education minister displeased schools repaired after Hurricane Beryl again damaged
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon has raised questions regarding the quality of repairs done to some schools following the passage of Hurricane Beryl last year, saying it is "not…
December 9, 2025
About 146,000 buildings sustained major damage from Hurricane Melissa - ODPEM
Approximately 146,000 buildings impacted by hurricane Melissa across Jamaica sustained major to severe structural damage, authorities have disclosed. This accounts for 15 per cent of the 960,000…
December 9, 2025
Licence and registration fees waived for fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has announced a six-month moratorium on licence and registration fees for fishers severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. It says this forms part of the…
December 9, 2025
52 people prosecuted for overcharging fares, 32 vehicles seized
The Transport Authority says it effected 52 prosecutions in the first three days since it began cracking down on the overcharging of fares following Hurricane Melissa. It said 32 motor vehicles…