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The case is to go back to court on March 3.
December 9, 2025

52 people prosecuted for overcharging fares, 32 vehicles seized

The Transport Authority says it effected 52 prosecutions in the first three days since it began cracking down on the overcharging of fares following Hurricane Melissa. It said 32 motor vehicles…
An airplane prepares to land at O'Hare International Airport, in Chicago, Wednesday, November 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
December 9, 2025

US airlines optimistic about quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once FAA ends flight cuts

Airlines in the United States are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it’s not clear how soon…
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December 9, 2025

Gas prices to go up on Friday

Motorists will pay more for gas on Friday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $1.00 to sell for $152.36 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $1.00 to sell…
Patrick Allen, Governor General of Jamaica (left) shares a light moment with Tiana Dinham (right) after she was named the 2026 Rhodes Scholar on November 13, 2025 at King’s House.
December 9, 2025

Tiana Dinham named 2026 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar

Tiana Dinham is the 2026 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar. Governor General Sir Patrick Allen made the announcement at King’s House in St Andrew on Thursday. The Mount Alvernia High School graduate is…
Flow technician.
December 9, 2025

Flow says cable damage, fires and power fluctuations impacting service stability to some customers after Melissa restoration

Telecommunications provider Flow says the disruption in service being experienced by some customers is due to, among other things, unintentional cable damage during hurricane clean-ups, fires, and…
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December 9, 2025

Charities Authority implements special initiative to allow registration of Melissa-related foundations and charities

In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica, the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (The Charities Authority) has launched a special registration window to…
The Clarendon Municipal Corporation
December 9, 2025

Clarendon Municipal Corporation launches Hurricane Melissa relief committee

The Clarendon Municipal Corporation has launched a hurricane relief committee geared towards providing assistance to residents affected by Hurricane Melissa on October 28, as well as seeking…
The home of school teacher Tara Pinnock and her daughter Talia Wright in Mount View Estate in Spanish Town, St Catherine, where their bodies were found with stab wounds and their throats slashed on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Teacher and her teen daughter found dead at St Catherine home with stab wounds

Police investigators have theorised that a domestic dispute may have played a role in the brutal killing of a 29-year-old teacher and her 14-year-old daughter at their home in Mount View Estate in…
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr Kasan Troupe, addressing the launch of National Parent Month on November 12 at Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston.
December 9, 2025

Education Ministry discussing relief strategies for students preparing to sit external exams

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is in discussions with administrators of external examinations to develop relief strategies for students adversely affected by Hurricane…