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Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications,  Daryl Vaz, making a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Gov’t exploring use of idle port containers for Hurricane Melissa housing relief

The Government is exploring the prospect of using more than 1,000 containers currently sitting idle at the Port of Kingston as possible temporary housing solutions for persons affected by Hurricane…
The MV Falk vessel loaded with hurricane relief supplies from Guyana for Jamaica.
December 9, 2025

Guyana sends more emergency relief supplies to Jamaica

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana has dispatched its second tranche of emergency relief supplies to Jamaica, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. The shipment, coordinated by the Civil…
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after speaking to troops via video from his Mar-a-Lago estate on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Palm Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
December 9, 2025

Trump says he wants to ‘permanently pause’ migration to US from poorer countries

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump says he wants to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations and is promising to seek to expel millions of immigrants from the United States…
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December 9, 2025

Rafting on Martha Brae eyeing comeback after Hurricane Melissa

Eyes are being set for a return to rafting on the Martha Brae River in Falmouth, Trelawny following displacement caused by Hurricane Melissa. Businessman Johnny Gourzong, the owner of River Raft…
The St Catherine Parish Court. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Bail reduced for businessman accused of defrauding car buyers

Businessman Nicholas Morgan, who is charged on allegations of collecting over $8 million from several persons and failing to deliver on motor vehicles, today had his $1.6 million bail cut in half in…
The new Little London Police Station in Westmorland was officially opened on November 28, 2025.
December 9, 2025

New Little London Police Station in Westmoreland officially opened

The new Little London Police Station in Westmorland was officially opened today. The upgraded facility replaces the previous station, which was destroyed by fire. The structure was also recently…
In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers on a rubber boat evacuate residents from their flooded home in North Sumatra province, Indonesia Tuesday, November 25, 2025. (BASARNAS via AP)
December 9, 2025

Death toll from floods and landslides in Indonesia rises to 164

PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said, as rescue workers found their…
In this undated photo provided by her attorney, Todd Pomerleau, Any Lucia Lopez Belloza celebrates her high school graduation in Texas.
December 9, 2025

College freshman in US is deported flying home for Thanksgiving surprise, despite court order

Concord, N.H. (AP) — A college freshman trying to fly from Boston to Texas to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was instead deported to Honduras in violation of a court order, according to her…
University of London Chancellor Princess Anne (left) speaks with Professor Sir Hilary Beckles during the conferment ceremony on November 19 in the United Kingdom.
December 9, 2025

University of London honours Beckles

The University of London has conferred the degree of Honorary Doctor of Social Sciences on Professor Sir Hilary Beckles. The award was presented during the university’s Foundation Day ceremony on…