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December 9, 2025
Accompong Maroons reject JDF in Hurricane Melissa recovery, cite cultural and governance concerns
Chief Richard Currie says the Accompong Maroon Council has rejected the use of military personnel, including Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) engineers, in post-Hurricane Melissa rebuilding efforts in the…
December 9, 2025
‘A most remarkable woman’ - Gov't hails law and World War II veteran Ena Collymore-Woodstock
The Jamaican Government has paid tribute to “a most remarkable woman,” Ena Collymore-Woodstock, who died on Tuesday at the age of 108, calling her a trailblazer whose life of service broke barriers in…
December 9, 2025
Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500
The death toll from last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors isolated by the disaster with hundreds of people…
December 9, 2025
Over $11 million for 145 youth farmers and fisherfolk affected by Hurricane Melissa
More than $11 million (US$70,000) has been allocated to support 145 youth farmers, fisherfolk, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, the agricuture…
December 9, 2025
12-hour water supply rotation for dozens of St Andrew communities
The National Water Commission (NWC) has implemented a temporary water regulation schedule for St Andrew customers served by the Constant Spring Treatment Facility with immediate effect. The measure is…
December 9, 2025
Trump praises Congo and Rwanda as they sign US-mediated peace deal
(AP) — United States President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda as they signed a deal aimed at ending a conflict and opening critical mineral reserves to…
December 9, 2025
Kingston gets 80 new justices of the peace
The number of Justices of the Peace (JPs) serving Kingston has been boosted with the installation of 80 new officers on Thursday. They took and subscribed to the Oath of Office and Oath of…
December 9, 2025
Gov't signals possible Clinton Foundation role in hurricane recovery
Jamaica is looking to partner with the Clinton Foundation to assist with Hurricane Melissa recovery, according to Minister Olivia Grange, who is in charge of Government. The announcement followed a…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
Recovery missions restoring Bluefields Organic Farm
Since Category 5 Hurricane Melissa struck on October 28, relief and recovery missions have been unfolding across western Jamaica, the area hardest-hit region. Local residents, government agencies,…