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December 9, 2025
Conditions deteriorate across Jamaica as Melissa heads for the island
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica says Doppler radar and satellite images show that the outer bands of Hurricane Melissa cover most of Jamaica, and have been producing moderate to heavy rainfall…
December 9, 2025
Police thwart attempted robbery of wholesale in Montego Bay
The St James police on Monday thwarted an attempted robbery of a wholesale on Church Street in Montego Bay. The police say there was a shoot-out, and the men fled the scene, leaving behind two guns.…
December 9, 2025
Bahamas gov't issues evacuation notice for some areas amid threat of Hurricane Melissa
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government Monday issued a formal evacuation notice for residents of Inagua, Acklins, Crooked Island, Mayaguana, and Ragged Island ahead of the passage of Hurricane…
December 9, 2025
Hegseth says US carried out three strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific, killing 14
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the US military carried out three strikes Monday in the waters of the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing…
December 9, 2025
240,000 JPS customers now without electricity, St Elizabeth, Manchester, Hanover and St James most affected
With Jamaica now feeling the worsening effects of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is reporting that approximately 240,000, or 35% of its customers, are now…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa now to make landfall in St Elizabeth
Senior Meteorologist Evan Thompson says Hurricane Melissa has strengthened and is expected to make direct impact in western St Elizabeth over the next few hours. Thompson gave the update at a press…
December 9, 2025
Norman Manley airport being assessed for reopening to receive relief supplies - Vaz
Efforts are under way to assess equipment to facilitate the opening Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston for relief supplies as early as Thursday, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says. The…
December 9, 2025
Almost 6,000 Jamaicans now in shelters
Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie on Tuesday reported that the number of Jamaicans in shelters has climbed to almost 6,000, as Hurricane Melissa lashes Jamaica's south coast. McKenzie…
December 9, 2025
Gov't launches Support Jamaica website to coordinate hurricane relief and recovery
The Government has launched a website to organise and facilitate relief aid to Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa. The website is supportjamaica.gov.jm. This was disclosed by Information Minister Dr Dana…