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03 Nov, 2025
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UNICEF, international partners deliver emergency aid for children
UNICEF, in partnership with the European Union, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), and other UN agencies, has delivered a shipment of emergency supplies to support children and…
03 Nov, 2025
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MOE sets up committee on schools reopening and Hurricane Melissa
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says a committee has been established within the Ministry on the impact of Hurricane Melissa on schools and the reopening of institutions. Morris Dixon says…
03 Nov, 2025
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Labour and Social Security warns about fake online hurricane grant message
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says a message circulating online about the offering of a Hurricane Melissa grant is false. The Ministry says the message is old information, which was put…
03 Nov, 2025
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Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 32
The death toll from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica continues to rise, now moving to 32. This was disclosed on Monday afternoon by Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon at a press conference at…
03 Nov, 2025
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A wedding expert’s tips for navigating the unexpected
For over 15 years, Kara-Ann Anderson has headed Petals and Promises Jamaica, shaping unforgettable Caribbean weddings. As lead planner and designer, she works alongside her mother-in-law, Marguerite…
03 Nov, 2025
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Golding makes raft of proposals to gov’t for handling post-Hurricane Melissa response
The Government should develop an evacuation plan for persons without shelter, outline a clear command structure for relief aid, and ensure it is being led by disaster professionals and not…
03 Nov, 2025
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Integrity Commission monitoring hurricane relief to guard against corruption, public urge to file reports
As the country undertakes relief activities following Hurricane Melissa, the Integrity Commission says it will be diligently utilising its monitoring and investigative resources to ensure that any…
03 Nov, 2025
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Checkups and tests you should not miss
SOME PEOPLE see their doctor every year for a physical to make sure that they are in good health. There is debate about whether you need to go that often. However, in the end, it depends on your age,…
03 Nov, 2025
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‘Climate resilience fund needed for creative sector’
When a Category 5 hurricane hits Jamaica, it doesn’t only topple trees and cause the devastation we are so familiar with seeing on our phones and TV screens. It also silences the street dances, it…