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28 Oct, 2025
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Crocodile risk rises as Hurricane Melissa floods communities
Residents across Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine and St Thomas are being urged to exercise extreme caution as heavy rains and flooding associated with Hurricane Melissa may drive crocodiles out of…
28 Oct, 2025
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Helping children cope during and after a hurricane
With Hurricane Melissa making landfall on the island, the nation has been on high alert, concerned about its impact and aftermath. Parents face the crucial responsibility of staying calm amid the…
28 Oct, 2025
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Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Westmoreland as devastating Category 5 storm
Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in New Hope in Westmoreland, on Jamaica’s south coast, becoming the most powerful hurricane to strike the island. Landfall was reported around noon Tuesday The…
28 Oct, 2025
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Something Extra | Wednesday
AFI FEST 2025 lit up Hollywood from October 22–26, premiering a line-up of films. Among them were Jay Kelly, Song Sung Blue, and Christy. Jay Kelly follows an ageing actor reflecting on his past…
28 Oct, 2025
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Flow, Starlink partner to boost connectivity after Hurricane Melissa
Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz says Flow has partnered with Elon Musk-owned satellite provider Starlink to deliver mobile connectivity via satellite, allowing Jamaicans to send text messages…
28 Oct, 2025
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Gov't launches Support Jamaica website to coordinate hurricane relief and recovery
The Government has launched a website to organise and facilitate relief aid to Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa. The website is supportjamaica.gov.jm. This was disclosed by Information Minister Dr Dana…
28 Oct, 2025
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Almost 6,000 Jamaicans now in shelters
Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie on Tuesday reported that the number of Jamaicans in shelters has climbed to almost 6,000, as Hurricane Melissa lashes Jamaica's south coast. McKenzie…
28 Oct, 2025
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Norman Manley airport being assessed for reopening to receive relief supplies - Vaz
Efforts are under way to assess equipment to facilitate the opening Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston for relief supplies as early as Thursday, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says. The…
28 Oct, 2025
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1500s-1700s a tale of destruction
THE HISTORY of tropical storms and hurricanes in Jamaica is a history of destruction. The island’s geographic allocation in the north Caribbean Sea makes it a prime target for these natural phenomena…