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The featured storm breaker burger, served with fries, stood proudly in the good company of this smoky Amber elixir cocktail.
December 9, 2025 by Krysta Anderson

One Park introduces new relief menu post Hurricane Melissa

One Park Restaurant and Lounge has joined the efforts to support those in need following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa by creating its very own relief menu designed to offer diners comfort…
President Donald Trump speaks during an event to mark Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
December 9, 2025

New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants’ health and finances

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions…
Dana McKenzie and her three children, 1-year-old Gabriella Martin, 3-year-old Kemario Martin and 7-year-old Shemar Martin.
December 9, 2025

Manchester mother and her three children reported missing

A 26-year-old Manchester woman and her three children have been reported missing. Being sought are Dana McKenzie and her three children, 1-year-old Gabriella Martin, 3-year-old Kemario Martin, and…
Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, speaking at a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at Jamaica House on November 11.
December 9, 2025

88 emergency shelters remain open across nine parishes two weeks after Hurricane Melissa

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, says 88 shelters remain operational across nine parishes, currently housing…
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, addressing Parliament on the state of the agriculture sector after Hurricane Melissa on November 11, 2025.
December 9, 2025

$3 billion plan for recovery of agriculture to be rolled out - Green

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says a $3-billion plan is to be rolled out to help the sector recover from Hurricane Melissa, which has caused $29.5 billion in losses. Green, giving an update on…
Nicola McCarthy (third right), grade-six teacher, with her students back in school at the Mount Fletcher Primary in Mavis Bank, St Andrew, after Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025 by Karen Madden

Residents rally to keep children in school despite commuting issues

When Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica with Category 5 strength, raging floodwaters swept away several bridges, including one at Hagley Gap, on the border of St Andrew and St Thomas, and another…
Glenmuir High School in May Pen, Clarendon.
December 9, 2025 by Raymond Graham

Glenmuir High back in full swing after Hurricane Melissa

With Hurricane Melissa disrupting high schools across rural Jamaica – many still unable to resume full classes because of infrastructural damage – Glenmuir High in May Pen, Clarendon, has emerged as a…
Lenworth Hyde
December 9, 2025 by Livingston Scott

Hyde’s call for schoolboy football cancellation faces opposition

AS ORGANISERS continue to grapple with the decision of when or if to restart the suspended 2025 schoolboy football season after the devastation caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa, one highly…
Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green speaking in Parliament on November 11, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica to import eggs, select fruits and vegetables amid devastation caused to agriculture by Melissa

Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says Jamaica will have to turn to external sources to fill anticipated gaps in critical food items such as eggs, fruits, and vegetables in the coming months. Green…