News
December 9, 2025
Sections of Park Lane and 100 Lane in St Andrew under curfew
A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in sections of the communities of Park Lane and 100 Lane along Red Hills Road in St Andrew. The curfew began at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 01, and will remain in…
December 9, 2025
Holness welcomes multilateral support package of up to US$6.7 billion to boost Jamaica’s recovery and reconstruction
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has welcomed the announcement of a major recovery and reconstruction package of up to US$6.7 billion from Jamaica’s international development partners, following the…
December 9, 2025
by Albert Ferguson
No cholera detected
WESTERN BUREAU: Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says Jamaica has no confirmed cholera cases after Hurricane Melissa, though leptospirosis has surfaced in several parishes,…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
Border bounces back from hurricane ruin
Scott’s Cove, on the St Elizabeth side of the border with Westmoreland, was once idyllic. Category 5 Hurricane Melissa changed that. On one side of the cove sat a fishing village; on the other,…
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
Diaspora doctors drive relief effort
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the HerRelief Jamaica Foundation has mobilised recovery efforts across affected communities, coordinating medical supplies and support with backing from the…
December 9, 2025
Growth & Jobs | DBJ launches $10-billion business recovery programme
THE DEVELOPMENT Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has launched a $10 billion M5 Business Recovery Programme to support businesses that have been disrupted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Managing Director,…
December 9, 2025
Growth & Jobs | JN security expert warns of increased risks due to post-Hurricane vulnerability
A SECURITY expert has warned that the widespread disruption caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa has created new opportunities for criminals to target vulnerable communities and workplaces. …
December 9, 2025
Growth & Jobs | Resilient farmer expanding goat rearing after Hurricane Melissa setbacks
DELARNO SMALL, a dedicated farmer from Bonnet District in Guys Hill, St Catherine, is demonstrating resilience as he recovers from losses sustained during Hurricane Melissa and pursues significant…
December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | How do I apply for a Canadian visa?
Dear Miss Powell, I’m interested in visiting Canada next year. How do I sign up for a visitor visa from Jamaica? LM Dear LM., If you are interested in visiting Canada next year, now is the ideal time…