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December 9, 2025
Haiti and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed. Melissa …
December 9, 2025
JDF helicopter deployed to recover bodies of Hurricane Melissa victims
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has dedicated a helicopter to locate and coordinate the collection of the bodies of persons who lost their lives during Hurricane Melissa. This was disclosed by…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica operating on ‘slim’ power generation reserve margin following Melissa - Vaz
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says Jamaica is now operating on a “slim” power generation reserve margin due to the unavailability of some generation units and required high-voltage transmission lines. …
December 9, 2025
Schools to reopen in some sections of Jamaica on Monday
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon on Thursday informed that schools will reopen on Monday in parts of Jamaica which were not badly affected by Hurricane Melissa. Kingston, St Andrew and St…
December 9, 2025
13 relief flights expected to arrive in Jamaica today
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says 13 Hurricane Melissa relief flights are expected into Jamaica today with supplies. Nine flights will arrive at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston,…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica warns against fake hurricane relief websites, 28 identified so far
The Government is sounding a note of caution to persons making donations to Jamaica in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, urging them to verify the authenticity of websites…
December 9, 2025
Death toll in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa expected to rise - McKenzie
The country is expected to hear today the number of Jamaicans who have died as a result of Hurricane Melissa. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica receives hurricane relief aid from Cayman Islands
Jamaica has received approximately 1,500 packages of relief supplies from the Cayman Islands to assist persons severely impacted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The supplies, valued at more than…
December 9, 2025
US search and rescue team to arrive in Jamaica today
A 30-member search and rescue team from the United States is expected to arrive in Jamaica this afternoon to support local recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. The initial team will depart…