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NOAA’s 7 p.m. update on October 25 for Tropical Storm Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Melissa watchers eye landfall Tuesday

Tropical Storm Melissa is now expected to make landfall in Jamaica next Tuesday as a major hurricane, with the system expected to bring heavy rains and flooding across the island. Speaking with The…
Head of the Meteorological Service, Evan Thompson, speaking at a special Tropical Storm Melissa press briefing at Jamaica House on October 24.
December 9, 2025

Melissa now expected to make landfall on Tuesday as major hurricane

Tropical Storm Melissa is now expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a major hurricane, with the system expected to bring heavy rains and flooding across the island. Speaking with The…
Partially empty shelves in a supermarket in Ocho Rios, St Ann on Friday, October 24, ahead of the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Update | Government imposes order to fight against price gouging amid impending storm

The Government has issued an order against price gouging amid the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa, which, among other things, attracts a fine of up to $1 million if convicted in court. Trade (Sale…
Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit (right), presents a jersey to FIFA vice-president and Concacaf president, Victor Montagliani, during his visit to the island yesterday.
December 9, 2025

Montagliani pays official visit to Dominica

ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC): FIFA vice-president and Concacaf president, Victor Montagliani, along with a six-member delegation from Concacaf, touched down here yesterday for a one-day visit to the island.…
Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi tries to go around Cavalier’s Kaile Auvray during their Concacaf Champions Cup round-of-16 second-leg match at the National Stadium on March 13, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Messi, Inter Miami complete new contract

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (AP): Lionel Messi has finally agreed to a new contract with Inter Miami, a deal that required several months to complete and ensures that the sport’s biggest icon will be…
Ian Hayles, the member of parliament for Westmoreland Western.
December 9, 2025 by Mickalia Kington

Anxiety abounds in Retreat, Red Ground, Red Road

WESTERN BUREAU: For residents of Retreat, Red Ground, and Red Road in Westmoreland Western , last week’s torrential downpours brought a familiar misery – flooded roads, stranded motorists, and yet…
Arsenal’s Manager Mikel Arteta.
December 9, 2025

Arsenal top EPL but can Arteta finally deliver title?

MANCHESTER, England (AP): Arsenal are back in familiar territory at the top of the English Premier League (EPL). But can Mikel Arteta finally get the job done? After only eight games, no one at the…
Reggae Boy centre forward Bailey Cadamarteri during a training session at the National Stadium.
December 9, 2025

Sheffield Wednesday taken over by administrators, hit with 12-point deduction

MANCHESTER, England (AP): Historic English football club Sheffield Wednesday’s future was thrown into doubt yesterday after it was taken over by administrators amid financial troubles. The English…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Update |PM declares Jamaica a threatened area under Disaster Risk Management Act

The whole of Jamaica has been declared a threatened area, under the Disaster Risk Management Act, due to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, which poses a significant threat to the island.…