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December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
Residents in rural St James on edge
WESTERN BUREAU: As many Jamaicans anxiously await to see what will unfold when Hurricane Melissa makes landfall, yesterday was a day of mixed feelings for several St James residents, who were…
December 9, 2025
JUTC suspends services amid Hurricane Melissa
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says regular Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) services have been suspended and emergency mode activated, even as he lamented the low take-up for evacuation in…
December 9, 2025
Up to 50,000 Jamaicans could be relocated, says McKenzie as Hurricane Melissa nears
Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie says the Government is preparing for the possible relocation of up to 50,000 Jamaicans to safe areas or emergency shelters as Hurricane Melissa…
December 9, 2025
Sports betting a booming business
The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures, on charges of illegal sports betting has drawn new scrutiny of the…
December 9, 2025
Ocho Rios Primary gets smart room
Ocho Rios Primary School in St Ann has a new smart room, equipped with technology devices to create a more interactive and modern learning environment for students. The state-of-the-art facility,…
December 9, 2025
Vaz reports 51,000 without power as outages mount ahead of Hurricane Melissa
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says power outages are increasing across Jamaica as conditions worsen ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s arrival. Speaking at a press briefing today, he reported that as of 9…
December 9, 2025
CSA backs OSHA safety training in Paramaribo
THE CARIBBEAN Shipping Association (CSA) sponsored a one-day OSHA Combi Safety Course in Paramaribo as a gesture of thanks to Suriname for hosting the CSA’s 55th Annual General Meeting, Conference…
December 9, 2025
Big storms deepen poverty, food insecurity for Jamaicans, says World Bank
Poverty and inequality fell in Jamaica, but weather events – particularly hurricanes – are driving cycles of food insecurity and economic hardship, according to the World Bank’s Poverty and Equity…
December 9, 2025
500 truckloads of silt removed from Sandy Gully - Morgan
Works Minister Robert Morgan says 500 truckloads of silt have been removed from Sandy Gully in the Corporate Area over the last few days, in preparation for a direct hit from Hurricane Melissa. He…