News
December 9, 2025
by Tiffany Pryce
Detainees safe and secure at Black River Police Station
Despite extensive flooding and structural damage across St Elizabeth, no detainees were harmed at the Black River Police Station during the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which battered the parish…
December 9, 2025
Experts warn of public health emergency after storm
Although Hurricane Melissa has passed, public health professionals are warning that Jamaicans are not yet out of danger as catastrophic disease outbreaks and a worsening of existing medical conditions…
December 9, 2025
by Tiffany Pryce
Desperation turns to disorder
What was once the commercial heartbeat of St Elizabeth has now been reduced to devastation and desperation. In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, widespread looting has gripped Black River, as…
December 9, 2025
Pregnant 18-year-old among Hurricane Melissa deaths in Westmoreland
An eight month pregnant woman is among the dead in central Westmoreland following the passage Hurricane Melissa. She has since been identified as 18-year-old Monique Coke. Reports are that Coke, her…
December 9, 2025
Long lines, short tempers at gas station in Savanna-La-Mar
Chaos erupted at the Dunn’s River Total Energies gas station in Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland early Friday as residents and motorists sparred over who should be served first. Scores of people lined…
December 9, 2025
Police criminal records offices in St James and Clarendon to remain closed
The police are advising that the criminal records offices in Summit, St James, and May Pen, Clarendon, will remain closed until further notice following Hurricane Melissa. However, the records…
December 9, 2025
JMDA and MAJ appeal for volunteer doctors at Black River Hospital
The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA) and the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ), in coordination with the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), are urgently appealing for volunteer…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica Fire Brigade urges caution in use candles and generators following Melissa
With thousands of Jamaicans still without electricity following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to avoid the use of candles or other sources of open…
December 9, 2025
Portmore police hunt thieves who stole car during Hurricane Melissa
The police in Portmore, St Catherine, are searching for hoodlums who stole a vehicle from a woman’s home during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday night. Reports are that about 11:00 p.m. on…