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December 9, 2025
It may take up to six weeks before return to normal traffic in St Ann, says official
Motorists traversing roadways in St Ann could face up to six weeks of delays before normalcy returns, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday. The storm battered the parish — blocking…
December 9, 2025
Two men shot in Portmore
Two men were shot and injured along Mattis Lane in Dunbeholden, Portmore, St Catherine, early Friday morning. Reports are that about 12:20 a.m., the men were standing along the roadway when a dispute…
December 9, 2025
Death toll likely to rise as five more bodies reported in western Jamaica - Morris Dixon
Minister of Information Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon on Friday said that the death total from Hurricane Melissa remains at 19 but that the figure could rise as more bodies have been found. “We have…
December 9, 2025
Vaz demands more transparency from JPS as entire parishes remain without power
Minister of Energy Daryl Vaz says communication from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) “is not enough” and has demanded more detailed updates on power restoration efforts following Hurricane Melissa. …
December 9, 2025
Passenger flights at Sangster airport to resume on Saturday, November 1
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz on Friday reported that Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, will resume commercial flights on Saturday to facilitate the departure of tourists. …
December 9, 2025
Limited operations to resume at select examination depots Monday
The Island Traffic Authority is advising the public that operations at several examination depots have been temporarily disrupted following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. After thorough…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica forms hurricane relief committee co-chaired by McKenzie and Vaz
The Government has set up a number of Cabinet sub-committees to oversee hurricane relief and recovery efforts in the wake of the devastation wrought on Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa. At a Jamaica…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica forms hurricane relief committee co-chaired by McKenzie and Vaz
The Government has set up a number of Cabinet sub-committees to oversee hurricane relief and recovery efforts in the wake of the devastation wrought on Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa. At a Jamaica…
December 9, 2025
Zero tolerance for fare hikes following Hurricane Melissa - Vaz
Minister of Transport, Daryl Vaz, has warned public passenger operators against hiking fares in areas affected by Hurricane Melissa, declaring “zero tolerance” by the police and the Transport…