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December 9, 2025
Death toll in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa expected to rise - McKenzie
The country is expected to hear today the number of Jamaicans who have died as a result of Hurricane Melissa. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond…
December 9, 2025
Tony Deyal | Bon accord, bonne aventure
When I was 16 years old my parents decided to take me with them to Tobago where my father’s drinking partner and family member had a place where there were four rooms for “rent”. We got one for free…
December 9, 2025
Editorial | A consensus path to recover
As the magnitude of the devastation left behind by Hurricane Melissa begins to become clearer, it is obvious that Jamaica has a massive recovery project on its hands. In the west of the island, where…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica warns against fake hurricane relief websites, 28 identified so far
The Government is sounding a note of caution to persons making donations to Jamaica in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, urging them to verify the authenticity of websites…
December 9, 2025
13 relief flights expected to arrive in Jamaica today
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says 13 Hurricane Melissa relief flights are expected into Jamaica today with supplies. Nine flights will arrive at the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston,…
December 9, 2025
Schools to reopen in some sections of Jamaica on Monday
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon on Thursday informed that schools will reopen on Monday in parts of Jamaica which were not badly affected by Hurricane Melissa. Kingston, St Andrew and St…
December 9, 2025
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. …
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
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,…
December 9, 2025
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…