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Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Stephanie Lindsay.
December 9, 2025

JCF supporting recovery at airports and seaports

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), through its Ports Division, has been providing critical support to the island’s major airports and seaports as recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of…
St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) Acting Vice Principal, Patrine Daley-Chambers, points to the section of the perimeter wall that broke away during the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

St Elizabeth Technical high school community vows to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa’s devastation

The administration at the St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) remains hopeful, believing in the resilience of the school and its community to rebuild the institution that has been destroyed by…
Dr Alfred Dawes. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Opposition Spokesperson on Health Dr Alfred Dawes undertakes medical mission in Hanover and Westmoreland

Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred Dawes, who is a medical doctor, this morning led a post-Hurricane Melissa medical mission to Hanover and Westmoreland, bringing urgent…
 New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press briefing, February 16, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
December 9, 2025

NY Attorney General warns New Yorkers to be cautious in charitable giving for Caribbean hurricane relief

NEW YORK, CMC – New York Attorney General Letitia James has warned New Yorkers to be cautious in charitable giving for Caribbean hurricane relief amid concerns about scams. James urged New Yorkers on…
December 9, 2025

WIP Energy mobilises fuel supply for Melissa relief, to keep prices at pre-hurricane levels

WIP Energy, a subsidiary of West Indies Petroleum Limited (WIP), which operates the Thrifty gas stations, says it is mobilising resources to ensure critical fuel supply across Jamaica following…
Dr Christopher Tufton
December 9, 2025

First field hospital to go to hurricane-damaged Black River Hospital

The Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth, which was hit hard by Hurricane Melissa, is to be the first site of a field hospital that will be established to help with health cases in the parish. “It…
Dr Christopher Charles. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Distinguished scholar Dr Christopher Charles has died, PNP says Jamaica has lost a brilliant mind

The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) joins the academic community and the wider Jamaica in mourning the passing of Professor Dr Christopher A. D. Charles, saying Jamaica has lost a brilliant…
Minister of Culture and Entertainment, Olivia Grange. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica to stage fundraising concerts to support Hurricane Melissa relief

Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia Grange says her Ministry will be leading a series of five fundraising concerts on the island and across the world to support Jamaica in the aftermath of…
RUBiS gas station
December 9, 2025

RUBiS Energy Jamaica resumes fuel distribution following Hurricane Melissa

RUBiS Energy Jamaica says it has resumed the haulage and dispatch of fuel to several of its service stations across Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. RUBiS says fuel distribution…