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December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
More destruction in the 1800s and 1900s
THERE WAS a hurricane from October 12 to 14 in 1812, August 1813, October 1815, October and November 1818, August 1832, and October 1875. In the occurrence of August 18-19, 1880, in eastern Jamaica,…
December 9, 2025
Phased reopening of island’s airports anticipated following Melissa - AAJ
The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) says following a detailed assessment, a phased reopening of the island’s international airports and domestic aerodromes is anticipated amid the passage of…
December 9, 2025
‘Really scary’, Nashville, Mandeville man recounts ‘terrible’ Hurricane Melissa
"If mi faith neva strong maybe mi wudda go crazy to how this ya hurricane behave," Layford Johnson, a resident of Nashville in Mandeville, Manchester, said as he recalled the terrifying…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Cuba after pummelling Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa was grinding across Cuba on Wednesday, weakening to a Category 2 storm, after pummelling Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, the US National Hurricane…
December 9, 2025
Flash flood watch issued as more rains expected from Melissa, tropical storm warning discontinued
The Met Office has issued a flash flood watch for northern, southwestern, and south-central parishes, as Hurricane Melissa continues to move away from Jamaica. At the same time, it has discontinued…
December 9, 2025
Norman Manley airport conducting post-hurricane assessments
PAC Kingston Airport Limited (PACKAL), the operator of the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, says it is undertaking comprehensive checks before transitioning into restoration and a…
December 9, 2025
All clear issued following Hurricane Melissa, utilities to move to restoration mode
The Government has issued an all clear for Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. This following guidance from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica and the Office of Disaster…
December 9, 2025
77 per cent of Jamaica without electricity, minimal disruption to water
Some 77 per cent of Jamaica is now without electricity following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon gave the update on Wednesday. The Jamaica Public Service…
December 9, 2025
Gov’t not yet able to say whether Hurricane Melissa caused any deaths in Jamaica – McKenzie
Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie says the Government has not received reports of any Hurricane Melissa-related deaths. “We are not in a position to speak about any deaths because we have…