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Information Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Death toll likely to rise as five more bodies reported in western Jamaica - Morris Dixon

Minister of Information Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon on Friday said that the death total from Hurricane Melissa remains at 19 but that the figure could rise as more bodies have been found. “We have…
Daryl Vaz. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Vaz demands more transparency from JPS as entire parishes remain without power

Minister of Energy Daryl Vaz says communication from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) “is not enough” and has demanded more detailed updates on power restoration efforts following Hurricane Melissa. …
Tourists in the departure area at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Passenger flights at Sangster airport to resume on Saturday, November 1

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz on Friday reported that Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, will resume commercial flights on Saturday to facilitate the departure of tourists. …
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December 9, 2025

Limited operations to resume at select examination depots Monday

The Island Traffic Authority is advising the public that operations at several examination depots have been temporarily disrupted following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. After thorough…
Dr Dana Morris Dixon, Minister for Education, Skills, Youth and Information.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica forms hurricane relief committee co-chaired by McKenzie and Vaz

The Government has set up a number of Cabinet sub-committees to oversee hurricane relief and recovery efforts in the wake of the devastation wrought on Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa. At a Jamaica…
This aerial photo shows St. John Anglican Parish Church in Black River, St Elizabeth, razed by Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica forms hurricane relief committee co-chaired by McKenzie and Vaz

The Government has set up a number of Cabinet sub-committees to oversee hurricane relief and recovery efforts in the wake of the devastation wrought on Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa. At a Jamaica…
Daryl Vaz. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Zero tolerance for fare hikes following Hurricane Melissa - Vaz

Minister of Transport, Daryl Vaz, has warned public passenger operators against hiking fares in areas affected by Hurricane Melissa, declaring “zero tolerance” by the police and the Transport…
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December 9, 2025

Over 20 relief flights headed to Jamaica

More than 20 cargo flights are expected as relief pours into Jamaica from across the world following Hurricane Melissa, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz said Friday. He said that the biggest challenge…
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December 9, 2025

OUR urges JPS to ensure proper billing following Hurricane Melissa

The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has urged the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) to ensure the observation of good practise and the application of reasonable consideration in its…