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December 9, 2025
Gov’t to review and restructure Jamaica’s disaster preparedness framework
The Government will undertake a comprehensive review and restructuring of Jamaica’s disaster preparedness and response framework, in light of the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa on…
December 9, 2025
CARPHA providing Hurricane Melissa response to Jamaica
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says it has mobilised an immediate response to support Jamaica following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The hurricane brought catastrophic…
December 9, 2025
TAJ extends deadline for GCT filings and payments
Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is advising taxpayers that the due date for filing returns for consumption taxes, such as General Consumption Tax (GCT), Special Consumption Tax (SCT), Telephone Call…
December 9, 2025
France threatens to block Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls ahead of Paris store opening
PARIS (AP) — French authorities have warned they may block access to Shein after it emerged that the online fast fashion giant had been selling sex dolls with a childlike appearance. France’s…
December 9, 2025
Police clear roadway leading to Guanaboa Vale Primary School in St Catherine
The police and community members have cleared debris from the roadway leading to the St Catherine-based Guanaboa Vale Primary School, caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. During…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across the northern Caribbean
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s government said Tuesday that the death toll from Hurricane Melissa rose to 43, with 13 others still missing. Crews were still trying to reach people in the…
December 9, 2025
Island Traffic Authority temporarily relocates some services due to Melissa damage
The Island Traffic Authority says it has been forced to temporarily relocate some of its services from its Maxfield Avenue location due to damage from Hurricane Melissa. The services of vehicle…
December 9, 2025
74-year-old man killed in hit-and-run in St Ann
Seventy-four-year-old Rohan Murray, a security guard of Charlestown, St Mary, died as a result of injuries he sustained in a hit-and-run on Development Road in Ocho Rios, St Ann on Monday. Reports…
December 9, 2025
Kingston Wharves offering discount on Melissa disaster relief shipments
Kingston Wharves Limited is reporting that it is offering a 10% discount on shipments designated by Jamaica Customs as disaster relief, as it plays its part in Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane…