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30 Oct, 2025
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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,…
30 Oct, 2025
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Flash flood watch discontinued
The Met office has discontinued the flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas for all parishes. The agency says the significant feature is a Trough across Jamaica, which was induced by…
30 Oct, 2025
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Non-essential gov’t offices reopen following Melissa, no loss of vacation days for employees unable to report to work
Non-essential public sector employees who cannot report to work due to being impacted by Hurricane Melissa will not lose vacation days for their absence. All non-essential government offices were…
30 Oct, 2025
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King Charles ‘profoundly saddened’ by devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa to Jamaica
Jamaica’s King, Charles III, says he is profoundly saddened to see the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in the country and across the Caribbean. In a message on Wednesday, he said he…
30 Oct, 2025
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Community spirit shines at Paul Bogle High School shelter
There was a sense of community at the Paul Bogle High School emergency shelter in St Thomas as residents came together to prepare meals, play games and care for each other during the passage of…
30 Oct, 2025
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73-y-o woman killed in house fire in Portmore
A 73-year-old woman was killed in a fire at her home in Portmore, St Catherine on Wednesday night. She has been identified as Sonya Ebanks of Braeton Parkway. Reports from the Portmore police are…
30 Oct, 2025
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Haiti and Cuba pick up the pieces after Melissa’s destruction
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — People across the northern Caribbean were digging out from the destruction of Hurricane Melissa on Thursday as deaths from the catastrophic storm climbed. Melissa …
30 Oct, 2025
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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…
30 Oct, 2025
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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. …