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December 9, 2025
TS Melissa drifts to the east-southeast
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica has reported that reconnaissance aircraft indicates a drift of Tropical Storm Melissa to the east-southeast over the Caribbean Sea, however, the Tropical Storm…
December 9, 2025
US is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military buildup
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, in the latest escalation and buildup of military forces in the region, the Pentagon announced Friday. …
December 9, 2025
Some flights cancelled but airports remain open
Three Caribbean Airlines flights which were scheduled for this weekend between Fort Lauderdale in the US and Montego Bay, Jamaica, have been cancelled, MBJ Airports Limited has announced. It urged…
December 9, 2025
Gov't doubles disaster allocation for constituencies to $400 million
The Government has doubled its allocation for constituency level disaster preparedness from $200 million to $400 million amid the threat posed by Tropical Storm Melissa. Minister without Portfolio…
December 9, 2025
Old Harbour Bay prepares for Tropical Storm Melissa
Fisherfolk in Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine, have been busy securing their property ahead of the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa, while lamenting slow fish sales. When The Gleaner visited the…
December 9, 2025
Old Harbour man already held on gun offences charged after firearm found in car
An Old Harbour, St Catherine, man who is already in custody on firearm-related charges has been slapped with new charges arising from the discovery of a gun in a car he owns during a search by the…
December 9, 2025
Gov't to impose measures under Disaster Risk Management Act amid TS Melissa - Holness
The Government is close to imposing several measures under the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA) to help save lives and properties as Jamaica braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. Prime…
December 9, 2025
Ocho Rios businesses preparing for Melissa, chamber of commerce urges caution
The business community in Ocho Rios, St Ann has intensified preparations for the possible impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to impact Jamaica over the next few days. On Friday,…
December 9, 2025
PM says gov't to move to prevent storm price gouging
Amid a run on some essential items at supermarkets and other food outlets across Jamaica, the Government has announced that it will impose measures to prevent price gouging. Prime Minister Dr Andrew…