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December 9, 2025
Westmoreland poultry farmer counts losses after Hurricane Melissa, appeals for help
This year was a rough one for Treshanna Smith, as she experienced the depths of heartbreak and survival all in the span of five months. The young poultry farmer, who lost her baby in July, is now…
December 9, 2025
St Elizabeth man arrested and charged for breaking into appliance store
The police in St Elizabeth have charged a man for breaking into an appliance store located in Siloah. He is 37-year-old labourer Denvor Palmer of Plantain Walk district in Siloah, who is charged with…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica to import eggs, select fruits and vegetables amid devastation caused to agriculture by Melissa
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says Jamaica will have to turn to external sources to fill anticipated gaps in critical food items such as eggs, fruits, and vegetables in the coming months. Green…
December 9, 2025
$3 billion plan for recovery of agriculture to be rolled out - Green
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says a $3-billion plan is to be rolled out to help the sector recover from Hurricane Melissa, which has caused $29.5 billion in losses. Green, giving an update on…
December 9, 2025
88 emergency shelters remain open across nine parishes two weeks after Hurricane Melissa
Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, says 88 shelters remain operational across nine parishes, currently housing…
December 9, 2025
Manchester mother and her three children reported missing
A 26-year-old Manchester woman and her three children have been reported missing. Being sought are Dana McKenzie and her three children, 1-year-old Gabriella Martin, 3-year-old Kemario Martin, and…
December 9, 2025
New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants’ health and finances
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions…
December 9, 2025
by Olivia Brown
Farmers urged to diversify, build resilience after Melissa
Andre Anderson, president of the Clarendon branch of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), is urging farmers to adopt more resilient practices and diversify their crops as they work to rebuild after…
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
Captain Barrington Irving Jr delivers medical supplies, equipment
Jamaica-born pilot Captain Barrington Irving Jr and his non-profit Experience Aviation team, in partnership with Florida-based Memorial Healthcare System and the Buju Banton Foundation, have delivered…