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A section of student dormitories at Knockalva Polytechnic College after the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Knockalva Polytechnic College appeals for urgent relief for stranded students, damage to the institution

Chairman of the Board of Management of Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover, Anthony Lawrence, is appealing for urgent relief to support the approximately 30 students who remain stranded on campus…
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December 9, 2025

Integrity Commission monitoring hurricane relief to guard against corruption, public urge to file reports

As the country undertakes relief activities following Hurricane Melissa, the Integrity Commission says it will be diligently utilising its monitoring and investigative resources to ensure that any…
Mark Golding. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Golding makes raft of proposals to gov’t for handling post-Hurricane Melissa response

The Government should develop an evacuation plan for persons without shelter, outline a clear command structure for relief aid, and ensure it is being led by disaster professionals and not…
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon speaking at a press conference at Jamaica House in St Andrew on November 3.
December 9, 2025

Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 32

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica continues to rise, now moving to 32. This was disclosed on Monday afternoon by Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon at a press conference at…
Ministry of Labour and Social Security. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Labour and Social Security warns about fake online hurricane grant message

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says a message circulating online about the offering of a Hurricane Melissa grant is false. The Ministry says the message is old information, which was put…
Minister of Education Dr Dana Morris Dixon addressing a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa on November 3, 2025 at Jamaica House in St Andrew on November 3.
December 9, 2025

MOE sets up committee on schools reopening and Hurricane Melissa

Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says a committee has been established within the Ministry on the impact of Hurricane Melissa on schools and the reopening of institutions. Morris Dixon says…
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz addressing a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at Jamaica House on November 3.,
December 9, 2025

No need to panic buy and hoard fuel - Vaz

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz is urging Jamaicans not to panic buy or store large amounts of fuel as there is enough supply in Jamaica. There have been long lines at gas stations in parishes in parishes…
JPS President and CEO Hugh Grant addressing a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery on November 3, 2025 at Jamaica House.
December 9, 2025

100 additional line workers coming to help with electricity restoration – JPS

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Hugh Grant on Monday stated that an additional 100 line workers are to arrive in Jamaica by the end of the week to help speed…
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie addressing a special press briefing on the recovery from Hurricane Melissa on November 3, 2025 at Jamaica House.
December 9, 2025

Approximately 2,500 Jamaicans still in hurricane shelters

The number of Jamaicans in hurricane shelters has significantly reduced to about 2,500. Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says these persons are in 186 shelters…