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December 9, 2025
Health Ministry urges blood donations as supplies run low after Hurricane Melissa
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is appealing to the public to donate blood as soon as conditions allow, as supplies are critically low amid disruptions caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. …
December 9, 2025
Bodies found in Black River, St Elizabeth following Melissa
The bodies of at least three persons have been found in Black River, St Elizabeth, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. This was confirmed by head of the St Elizabeth police, Superintendent…
December 9, 2025
Hospitals offering emergency care only post-Melissa
All but three hospitals across Jamaica remain open and are operating in emergency mode, while all health centres remain closed, the Ministry of Health and Wellness said Wednesday. The three…
December 9, 2025
Work begins to clear Bog Walk Gorge after Melissa
The National Works Agency ( NWA ) has begun clearing operations in the Bog Walk Gorge, St Catherine, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Crews started work early Wednesday in the Damhead…
December 9, 2025
McKenzie confirms four hurricane deaths in St Elizabeth
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has confirmed that four persons have died in St Elizabeth as a result of the heavy winds and rain that battered the parish and…
December 9, 2025
Kingston Wharves to resume operations Thursday, October 30
Kingston Wharves Limited ( KWL ) is preparing to resume operations Thursday, October 30, after experiencing minimal disruptions from Hurricane Melissa. The company said its teams are actively working…
December 9, 2025
Norman Manley and Ian Fleming airports to reopen today for relief flights, commercial flights to begin on Thursday
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is reporting that the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston and the Ian Fleming International Airport in St Mary will open today at 4:00 p.m. for relief flights,…
December 9, 2025
Like an apocalyptic movie - MP says Melissa has left Westmoreland in ruins
Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern Dr Dayton Campbell says the constituency has been left in ruins following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Campbell told The Gleaner that wooden houses…
December 9, 2025
Permanent Secretaries to decide on reopening of government offices
Permanent Secretaries across government are now making assessments to determine when offices will reopen. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon said that…