News
December 9, 2025
by Dr Yohann White
‘Lock jaw’ or tetanus – a looming threat after Hurricane Melissa
‘LOCK JAW’ or tetanus had stopped all the muscles, including breathing muscles, from working in a young athletic-looking male, cut down flat on his back with a breathing tube down his neck, a machine…
December 9, 2025
Hundreds of flights in US cancelled nationwide due to gov't shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration ’s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown took effect Friday morning, with some passengers trying to…
December 9, 2025
Police urge drivers to exercise extreme caution in western Jamaica amid Melissa road conditions
The police are advising the public to exercise extreme caution when traversing roadways in western Jamaica amid damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. Drivers are being asked to avoid all non-essential…
December 9, 2025
‘Me work so hard’: Westmoreland mother of five heartbroken after Hurricane Melissa destroys dream home
A mother of five children from Fullerton Lane in Shrewsbury, Westmoreland, says she does not have the heart to go back and look at her home, which was taken away by Hurricane Melissa two days after it…
December 9, 2025
Over 600 schools damaged during Hurricane Melissa
The Government is reporting that more than 600 educational institutions sustained damage during the passage of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. “In the affected parishes, we have a little bit over 450…
December 9, 2025
Additional police personnel in St Elizabeth
The police in St Elizabeth have been receiving additional assistance to maintain law and order, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Head of the St Elizabeth Police Division,…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa National Days of Prayer to be held on November 15 and November 16
The Ministry of Culture says National Days of Prayer will be held on Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16 as the country continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa. The Ministry says this…
December 9, 2025
4.8 million tonnes of debris generated by Hurricane Melissa in western Jamaica, says UNDP
Using satellite-based analysis, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Hurricane Melissa has left 4.8 million tonnes of debris across western Jamaica amid widespread devastation caused…
December 9, 2025
Universal Service Fund to deliver internet connection to hurricane-damaged communities over next six weeks
The Universal Service Fund (USF) will deliver at least 90 community connectivity solutions to areas affected by Hurricane Melissa over the next six weeks. “Starting today, the Jamaica Defence Force…