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December 9, 2025
Anderson outlines ways Jamaicans in the US can help in Melissa aftermath
Jamaica’s ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret'd) Antony Anderson, has sought to rally the Jamaican Diaspora across the US to provide disaster assistance to Jamaica in the…
December 9, 2025
National reserve called out by JDF as part of Hurricane Melissa response plan
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) says it has called out the Jamaica National Reserve in response to the threat posed by Hurricane Melissa. The army says the move forms part of its wider operational…
December 9, 2025
Three die, 13 injured while preparing for Hurricane Melissa - Tufton
Three people have died and 13 others were injured while preparing for Hurricane Melissa, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton confirmed Monday evening. The deaths occurred in Hanover, St…
December 9, 2025
JPS: Electricity restored to more than 30,000 customers impacted by outages
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says electricity has been restored to more than 30,000 customers who lost power due to the adverse weather associated with Hurricane Melissa. Over the last 24 hours,…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa turning northward, remains on track to make landfall in eastern Westmorland early Tuesday
Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica Evan Thompson says Hurricane Melissa has begun turning northward and remains on its projected track to make landfall in eastern Westmorland…
December 9, 2025
New boss for Legends Golf Tour
THE LEGENDS Tour has promoted David Adams to the position of managing director, effective immediately. With vast experience in sports marketing and commercial development — including significant…
December 9, 2025
Mixed concerns in St Catherine as Hurricane Melissa looms closer
As Hurricane Melissa looms closer, most St Catherine residents appear to be taking official warnings seriously, preparing for heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding expected when the storm makes…
December 9, 2025
Nominees announced for Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year 2025
AS PART of the World Athletics Awards 2025, World Athletics yesterday confirm the nominees for Women’s Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year and Men’s Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year. There are five…
December 9, 2025
by Raymond Graham
Central daCosta Cup teams happy for Melissa break
CENTRAL JAMAICA schoolboy football kingpins Garvey Maceo and Glenmuir High School, while hoping for better weather, are smiling quietly at a much-needed break for their ISSA daCosta Cup teams. Lester…