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No damage or injuries have been reported in connection with the quake.
01 Dec, 2025 0

Minor earthquake felt in St Elizabeth

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 was felt in St Elizabeth on Monday morning, according to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. No damage or injuries have…
Theresa White, executive director and co-founder, Her Relief Jamaica Foundation.
01 Dec, 2025 0

Diaspora doctors drive relief effort

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the HerRelief Jamaica Foundation has mobilised recovery efforts across affected communities, coordinating medical supplies and support with backing from the…
She was admitted for further treatment and observation.
01 Dec, 2025 0

Cameroon's top opposition leader dies after weeks of detention

Cameroon's top opposition leader, Anicet Ekane, has died after weeks of detention at the age of 74, his lawyers and family said Monday, alleging that he had struggled to breathe but didn't…
Sergeant Arleen McBean, chairman of the Jamaica Police Federation.
01 Dec, 2025 0

$40m relief fund activated for storm-hit cops

WESTERN BUREAU: The management committee of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Welfare Fund has activated a $40-million humanitarian allocation to assist police officers whose homes and families…
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green (left), is briefed by goat farmer, Delarno Small, during a farm tour in Bonnet District, Guys Hill, St Catherine, on November 20. Also pictured are Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gen
01 Dec, 2025 0

Growth & Jobs | Resilient farmer expanding goat rearing after Hurricane Melissa setbacks

DELARNO SMALL, a dedicated farmer from Bonnet District in Guys Hill, St Catherine, is demonstrating resilience as he recovers from losses sustained during Hurricane Melissa and pursues significant…
Defined profile view highlighting the purposeful square design and the practical utility of the optional external ladder and roof box.
01 Dec, 2025 0

The Jetour T2 - A Force in the Jamaican Automotive Landscape

The arrival of the Jetour brand has demonstrably shifted the automotive landscape in Jamaica. For decades, the local market has been overwhelmingly dominated by Japanese marques, namely Toyota and…
01 Dec, 2025 0

Jury frees man of multiple sex offences

A 37-year-old man was acquitted of multiple sex offences in the Supreme Court on Friday, after the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. The accused had been charged with indecent assault, grievous…
The NWC says it will continue to operate these distribution points until piped water supply is restored to all communities. -File photo
01 Dec, 2025 0

NWC establishes water distribution points in Hanover and Westmoreland

The National Water Commission (NWC) has established water distribution points across Hanover and Westmoreland to ensure residents have access to water following Hurricane Melissa. In Hanover, tanks…
Dr David Lowe, managing director of the Development Bank of Jamaica.
01 Dec, 2025 0

Growth & Jobs | DBJ launches $10-billion business recovery programme

THE DEVELOPMENT Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has launched a $10 billion M5 Business Recovery Programme to support businesses that have been disrupted by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Managing Director,…