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December 9, 2025
Non-essential gov’t offices reopen following Melissa, no loss of vacation days for employees unable to report to work
Non-essential public sector employees who cannot report to work due to being impacted by Hurricane Melissa will not lose vacation days for their absence. All non-essential government offices were…
December 9, 2025
King Charles ‘profoundly saddened’ by devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa to Jamaica
Jamaica’s King, Charles III, says he is profoundly saddened to see the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in the country and across the Caribbean. In a message on Wednesday, he said he…
December 9, 2025
Community spirit shines at Paul Bogle High School shelter
There was a sense of community at the Paul Bogle High School emergency shelter in St Thomas as residents came together to prepare meals, play games and care for each other during the passage of…
December 9, 2025
73-y-o woman killed in house fire in Portmore
A 73-year-old woman was killed in a fire at her home in Portmore, St Catherine on Wednesday night. She has been identified as Sonya Ebanks of Braeton Parkway. Reports from the Portmore police are…
December 9, 2025
Haiti and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed. Melissa …
December 9, 2025
JDF helicopter deployed to recover bodies of Hurricane Melissa victims
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has dedicated a helicopter to locate and coordinate the collection of the bodies of persons who lost their lives during Hurricane Melissa. This was disclosed by…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica operating on ‘slim’ power generation reserve margin following Melissa - Vaz
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says Jamaica is now operating on a “slim” power generation reserve margin due to the unavailability of some generation units and required high-voltage transmission lines. …
December 9, 2025
Schools to reopen in some sections of Jamaica on Monday
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon on Thursday informed that schools will reopen on Monday in parts of Jamaica which were not badly affected by Hurricane Melissa. Kingston, St Andrew and St…
December 9, 2025
13 relief flights expected to arrive in Jamaica today
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says 13 Hurricane Melissa relief flights are expected into Jamaica today with supplies. Nine flights will arrive at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston,…