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December 9, 2025
Severe Weather Alert issued for Jamaica
The Meteorological Service has issued a Severe Weather Alert for Jamaica, effective until 6 a.m. Wednesday, while warning that tropical storm conditions could pose a possible threat to the island…
December 9, 2025
Update | Tropical storm watch now in effect for Jamaica as TS Melissa forms
A Tropical Storm watch is now in effect for Jamaica, the Meteorological Service has announced. The watch was issued as Tropical Storm (TS) Melissa formed in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday amid…
December 9, 2025
RADA urges farmers to make storm preparations
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) has advised farmers to make the necessary preparations amid the tropical storm watch issued for Jamaica in light of Tropical Storm Melissa. RADA…
December 9, 2025
Authorities probing fish kill in Kingston Harbour
Law enforcement authorities are investigating reports of a fish kill in the Kingston Harbour on the weekend. The area of the fish kill was along the Palisadoes Road in Harbour View, St Andrew,…
December 9, 2025
Judicial review of decision not to void poll in PM’s seat set for November 18
An application for permission to seek judicial review of a decision not to void the September 3 General Election in St Andrew West Central is scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court next month. …
December 9, 2025
Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The small Central American nation of Belize has signed a “safe third country” agreement with the United States, the two sides said on Monday, as the Trump administration seeks to…
December 9, 2025
Update | Man charged for fatal stabbing in Bog Walk granted $1 million bail
A St Catherine man who was recently arrested and charged with murder after being on the run for over five years was today granted $1 million bail with one to three sureties in the parish court. …
December 9, 2025
Opposition walks out of Parliament after clash with House Speaker
The Opposition has walked out of Parliament after accusing House Speaker Juliet Holness of preventing members from asking questions of Water and Environment Minister Matthew Samuda. Samuda made a…
December 9, 2025
Emergency teams activated, shelters on standby amid Tropical Storm Melissa threat – Samuda
Jamaica’s emergency management teams are now on full alert amid the potential threat posed by Tropical Storm Melissa, Water and Environment Minister Matthew Samuda told Parliament on Tuesday. The…