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December 9, 2025
NHF providing mobile pharmacy services in parishes hit hard by Melissa
The National Health Fund (NHF) says it has rolled out mobile pharmacy services to three of the most affected parishes in Western Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa. The NHF says the mobile service was…
December 9, 2025
Transport operators overcharging passengers since Hurricane Melissa warned to stop, could lose road licences
The Transport Authority says public passenger vehicle operators (PPV) who have raised their fares since the passage of Hurricane Melissa should discontinue doing so immediately, as the practise is…
December 9, 2025
Unaffected municipal corporations to assist those severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Municipal Corporations that were not affected by the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa have been mobilised to assist those whose operations have been severely disrupted. This was stated by Minister…
December 9, 2025
Field hospital in Black River, St Elizabeth operational
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that the field hospital in St Elizabeth is up and running and that Jamaicans in need are receiving care. The facility is located on the grounds of the…
December 9, 2025
At least 7 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball Tuesday while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven…
December 9, 2025
Policeman dies after collapsing at work
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is mourning the sudden death of one of its members who collapsed at work and later died in hospital. According to police reports, around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday,…
December 9, 2025
Gun recovered after men flee police stop in Florence Hill, St Andrew
The St Andrew North police are searching for two men who fled a stop by cops in Florence Hill last night, leaving behind a loaded gun. The police report that about 11:30 p.m., cops were on patrol…
December 9, 2025
JDF establishes 22 disaster relief outposts
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has established 22 humanitarian assistance and disaster relief outposts to scale up the response to marooned communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Prime…
December 9, 2025
Section of Brandon Hill in St Andrew being blocked by landslide
The police are advising the public that Brandon Hill in St Andrew is currently impassable due to a landslide. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes where necessary. …