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December 9, 2025
Big storms deepen poverty, food insecurity for Jamaicans, says World Bank
Poverty and inequality fell in Jamaica, but weather events – particularly hurricanes – are driving cycles of food insecurity and economic hardship, according to the World Bank’s Poverty and Equity…
December 9, 2025
500 truckloads of silt removed from Sandy Gully - Morgan
Works Minister Robert Morgan says 500 truckloads of silt have been removed from Sandy Gully in the Corporate Area over the last few days, in preparation for a direct hit from Hurricane Melissa. He…
December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | Can international students in Canada work as influencers or freelancers?
Dear Miss Powell, I am a Jamaican studying in Canada who used to do online work as an influencer. Can I continue to do that with a study permit without getting into trouble? Am I still restricted to…
December 9, 2025
Gov’t to establish three secondary schools for performing arts
The Government has announced plans to implement a creative education pathway designed to formalise Jamaica’s creative education system and develop a skilled cultural workforce. Minister of Education,…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa now expected to make landfall in eastern Westmoreland and then move over St Ann
Hurricane Melissa is now expected to make landfall in eastern Westmoreland amid a slight shift in its projected path, head of Jamaica’s Meteorological Service, Evan Thompson, has indicated. Thompson,…
December 9, 2025
180 residents evacuated from Rocky Point and Portland Cottage in Clarendon amid Hurricane Melissa
Some 180 residents from Rocky Point and Portland Cottage in Clarendon have already been evacuated to storm shelters, says councillor for the Rocky Point Division, Winston Maragh. Both communities are…
December 9, 2025
MoBay group expands reach to support at-risk boys
Montego Bay-based Men and Women of Destiny Global Limited has expanded its outreach to include at-risk boys and young men, broadening its mission to foster safer, more resilient communities. Founded…
December 9, 2025
'Mi Kinda Worried’: Treasure Beach farmer fears for neighbours as hurricane nears
Dowan Hill, a farmer living in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, says he’s fearful that community members with zinc roofs and board houses will be badly affected by Hurricane Melissa. Hill, who was seen…
December 9, 2025
St Elizabeth farmer gives up his home as Flagaman residents struggle for shelter
When strong winds from Hurricane Melissa began threatening the farming district of Flagaman in southern St Elizabeth, Nasheo Blake did something few would dare in the face of danger — he gave up his…