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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
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
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
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
by Paul H. Williams
First quarter of 21st century ends with unspeakable destruction
IN THE first quarter of the 2000s, Jamaica was significantly affected by hurricanes, including hurricanes Ivan and Dean. Hurricane Ivan, a Category 3 system lingered on the land from September 10-12,…
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
Reggae Girlz turn focus on making it to Brazil
HAVING PLAYED their final game ahead of the Concacaf W Qualifiers, Reggae Girlz head coach Hubert Busby Jr said their full attention will now be on securing the nation’s third-straight berth at the…
December 9, 2025
Yaneek Page | Resilience or ruin: the financial reckoning facing Jamaican entrepreneurs
After the clouds clear, the wind dies down, and the floodwaters retreat, the real reckoning begins. This is not abstract or distant forecast. It is our neighbours hauling fallen trees and zinc from…
December 9, 2025
Air fares spike due to Hurricane Melissa
Airfare from Jamaica to some top destinations in the United States has spiked temporarily, as travellers scramble to rebook cancelled trips in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, according to data…