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December 9, 2025
Cost to NWC from Hurricane Melissa to top $10 billion
The financial impact of Hurricane Melissa on the operations of the National Water Commission (NWC) is expected to exceed $10 billion, the Government has disclosed. The NWC, which is owned by the…
December 9, 2025
'Not acceptable' - Education minister displeased schools repaired after Hurricane Beryl again damaged
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon has raised questions regarding the quality of repairs done to some schools following the passage of Hurricane Beryl last year, saying it is "not…
December 9, 2025
About 146,000 buildings sustained major damage from Hurricane Melissa - ODPEM
Approximately 146,000 buildings impacted by hurricane Melissa across Jamaica sustained major to severe structural damage, authorities have disclosed. This accounts for 15 per cent of the 960,000…
December 9, 2025
Licence and registration fees waived for fishers affected by Hurricane Melissa
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has announced a six-month moratorium on licence and registration fees for fishers severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. It says this forms part of the…
December 9, 2025
52 people prosecuted for overcharging fares, 32 vehicles seized
The Transport Authority says it effected 52 prosecutions in the first three days since it began cracking down on the overcharging of fares following Hurricane Melissa. It said 32 motor vehicles…
December 9, 2025
US airlines optimistic about quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once FAA ends flight cuts
Airlines in the United States are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it’s not clear how soon…
December 9, 2025
Gas prices to go up on Friday
Motorists will pay more for gas on Friday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $1.00 to sell for $152.36 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $1.00 to sell…
December 9, 2025
Tiana Dinham named 2026 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar
Tiana Dinham is the 2026 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar. Governor General Sir Patrick Allen made the announcement at King’s House in St Andrew on Thursday. The Mount Alvernia High School graduate is…
December 9, 2025
Flow says cable damage, fires and power fluctuations impacting service stability to some customers after Melissa restoration
Telecommunications provider Flow says the disruption in service being experienced by some customers is due to, among other things, unintentional cable damage during hurricane clean-ups, fires, and…