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RADA says preparing could help minimise the impacts of flooding and wind damage.
December 9, 2025

RADA urges farmers to make storm preparations

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has advised farmers to make the necessary preparations amid the tropical storm watch issued for Jamaica in light of Tropical Storm Melissa. RADA…
The environmental regulatory authority has warned that members of the public should not catch, consume or collect fish or other marine life from the affected area “until further notice”.
December 9, 2025

Authorities probing fish kill in Kingston Harbour

Law enforcement authorities are investigating reports of a fish kill in the Kingston Harbour on the weekend. The area of the fish kill was along the Palisadoes Road in Harbour View, St Andrew,…
Paul Buchanan.
December 9, 2025

Judicial review of decision not to void poll in PM’s seat set for November 18

An application for permission to seek judicial review of a decision not to void the September 3 General Election in St Andrew West Central is scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court next month. …
Prime Minister of Belize, John Briceno.
December 9, 2025

Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The small Central American nation of Belize has signed a “safe third country” agreement with the United States, the two sides said on Monday, as the Trump administration seeks to…
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December 9, 2025

Update | Man charged for fatal stabbing in Bog Walk granted $1 million bail

A St Catherine man who was recently arrested and charged with murder after being on the run for over five years was today granted $1 million bail with one to three sureties in the parish court. …
December 9, 2025

Opposition walks out of Parliament after clash with House Speaker

The Opposition has walked out of Parliament after accusing House Speaker Juliet Holness of preventing members from asking questions of Water and Environment Minister Matthew Samuda. Samuda made a…
Minister of Water, Environment Minister and Climate Change,Matthew Samuda, speaking in the House of Representatives on October 21, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Emergency teams activated, shelters on standby amid Tropical Storm Melissa threat – Samuda

Jamaica’s emergency management teams are now on full alert amid the potential threat posed by Tropical Storm Melissa, Water and Environment Minister Matthew Samuda told Parliament on Tuesday. The…
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December 9, 2025

Kingston and St Andrew water restrictions relaxed amid improved supply

The National Water Commission (NWC) is advising customers in Kingston and St Andrew that the water restrictions on its Mona and Hope systems, which arose due to dry conditions, have now been lifted. …
December 9, 2025

Woman who broke into car in Spanish Town and stole $1.2M gets over 10 months in prison

Disanthia Ainsworth, the woman who broke into a car in Spanish Town and stole over $1 million, was today sentenced in the St Catherine Parish Court to over 10 months in prison. Ainsworth pleaded…