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December 9, 2025
NWC says water restoration in St Thomas progressing, 29 of 36 water systems now operational
National Water Commission (NWC) says it is making every effort to restore regular water supply to customers in Heartease, Gutter Head, and Norris in St Thomas on or before Friday, November 14. The…
December 9, 2025
ODPEM to publish list of marooned and priority communities
Effective today, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will begin publishing a list of marooned and priority communities for relief distribution. “The ODPEM will…
December 9, 2025
Sections of Westmoreland under curfew
A curfew has been imposed in sections of the Westmoreland Police Division. The curfew began at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10, and will remain in effect until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12.…
December 9, 2025
Gov’t extends sincere condolences following tragic Florida relief plane crash
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, has extended sincere condolences on behalf of the Government to the family of the father and daughter who tragically lost their lives…
December 9, 2025
KSAMC considering adjusting rent at Constant Spring Arcade
As part of its ongoing review of its finances, the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is considering adjusting the rental fees at the Constant Spring Arcade in St Andrew. Speaking…
December 9, 2025
Westmoreland poultry farmer counts losses after Hurricane Melissa, appeals for help
This year was a rough one for Treshanna Smith, as she experienced the depths of heartbreak and survival all in the span of five months. The young poultry farmer, who lost her baby in July, is now…
December 9, 2025
St Elizabeth man arrested and charged for breaking into appliance store
The police in St Elizabeth have charged a man for breaking into an appliance store located in Siloah. He is 37-year-old labourer Denvor Palmer of Plantain Walk district in Siloah, who is charged with…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica to import eggs, select fruits and vegetables amid devastation caused to agriculture by Melissa
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says Jamaica will have to turn to external sources to fill anticipated gaps in critical food items such as eggs, fruits, and vegetables in the coming months. Green…
December 9, 2025
$3 billion plan for recovery of agriculture to be rolled out - Green
Agriculture Minister Floyd Green says a $3-billion plan is to be rolled out to help the sector recover from Hurricane Melissa, which has caused $29.5 billion in losses. Green, giving an update on…