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December 9, 2025
Jamaica warns against fake hurricane relief websites, 28 identified so far
The Government is sounding a note of caution to persons making donations to Jamaica in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, urging them to verify the authenticity of websites…
December 9, 2025
Death toll in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa expected to rise - McKenzie
The country is expected to hear today the number of Jamaicans who have died as a result of Hurricane Melissa. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica receives hurricane relief aid from Cayman Islands
Jamaica has received approximately 1,500 packages of relief supplies from the Cayman Islands to assist persons severely impacted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The supplies, valued at more than…
December 9, 2025
US search and rescue team to arrive in Jamaica today
A 30-member search and rescue team from the United States is expected to arrive in Jamaica this afternoon to support local recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The initial team will depart…
December 9, 2025
Homeless man in Negril killed by container during Melissa
A homeless man who was said to be living under a container in an area called Little Haiti in Negril, Westmoreland has been killed after the structure collapsed on him during the passage of Hurricane…
December 9, 2025
Approximately 13,000 Jamaicans remain in shelters
The number of Jamaicans in hurricane shelters has decreased to about 13,000, down from over 25,000 on Wednesday. The update came on Thursday from Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie, at a…
December 9, 2025
Bartlett announces tourism recovery task force after Hurricane Melissa
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has announced the formation of a high-level recovery and donation task force to assess damage from Hurricane Melissa and guide the tourism sector’s restoration. …
December 9, 2025
Another year, another storm: St Ann’s Bay restaurant owner loses business again
There was a smile across Pamaline Baggo’s face even as she dug beneath the rubble of the remnants of her seaside restaurant in St Ann’s Bay in St Ann on Wednesday. The smile belies the daunting task…
December 9, 2025
UWI extends suspension of classes amid Hurricane Melissa
T he University of the West Indies (UWI) says all teaching and learning activities at its Western Jamaica Campus in St James will remain suspended until Monday, November 10, amid the impact of…