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December 9, 2025
PNP undertakes hurricane relief mission in Westmoreland
The People’s National Party (PNP) says it today launched its first official hurricane relief mission to Westmoreland, as part of its islandwide recovery initiative following the devastation caused by…
December 9, 2025
JN strengthens humanitarian response for Melissa recovery
The JN Group says it has deepened humanitarian support to assist in Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. The company says Jamaica National has reintroduced its ISupportJamaica Fund to channel…
December 9, 2025
Nigeria rejects US military threat over alleged Christian killings
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The United States cannot unilaterally carry out any military operation in Nigeria over its claims of Christian persecution in the West African country, a Nigerian presidential…
December 9, 2025
VMBS accelerates reopening of branches, ABM availability following Melissa
The VM Building Society says it is working to get all its operations up and running following Hurricane Melissa, noting that the majority of its branches are offering limited services and that most…
December 9, 2025
Rush on gas stations, ATMs and supermarkets in Ocho Rios
The typical post-hurricane rush on business places was evident in Ocho Rios, St Ann on Sunday, as residents flocked to gas stations, ATMs, and supermarkets. Motorists swarmed gas stations, with…
December 9, 2025
Kenyan landslide death toll rises to 26 as flash floods hamper search for survivors
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The death toll from a deadly landslide in western Kenya has risen to 26 after four more bodies were retrieved on Sunday, shortly before rescue efforts to find survivors were…
December 9, 2025
Rising underground water floods section of Content in Williamsfield, Manchester
Rising water levels have flooded some homes in a section of Content in Williamsfield, Manchester and have left parts of the main road impassable. The underground water is believed to be associated…
December 9, 2025
by Lester Hinds
Recovery, donation task forces set up to get tourism back on track after Melissa
Following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which has caused widespread destruction across western Jamaica, high-level recovery and donation task forces for the tourism sector have been established by…
December 9, 2025
ROJ organises first phase of national hurricane recovery initiative
In the aftermath of the catastrophic Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica continues to confront the widespread destruction that has displaced families, damaged critical infrastructure and left…