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December 9, 2025
Health Ministry to heighten food inspections, water quality testing to ensure safety in aftermath of Melissa
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says some 400 environmental health inspectors will be deployed to inspect food establishments in western Jamaica and other sections of the island to…
December 9, 2025
National mental health outreach for post-hurricane trauma to be undertaken by Health Ministry – Tufton
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is to embark on an initiative to provide mental health support to persons affected psychologically by Hurricane Melissa, particularly those in parishes hit hard by…
December 9, 2025
JN offers waivers and discounts to customers for Hurricane Melissa recovery
The JN Group says it has moved is to provide discounts, moratoria and waivers to customers to aid in the recovery of those worst affected by Hurricane Melissa. Its member companies, JN Bank and JN…
December 9, 2025
Historic Thomas Manning building at Manning’s School in Westmoreland severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa
The historic Thomas Manning Building at The Manning’s School, a designated national monument in Westmoreland, has suffered extensive damage as Hurricane Melissa tore through western Jamaica this week.…
December 9, 2025
RG CARES Foundation launches Hurricane Melissa relief initiative
The RJRGLEANER Communications Group, through its RG CARES Foundation, on Friday launched an initiative seeking public donations of cash and non-perishable food items to assist persons severely…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of damage at Westmoreland health facilities
The Westmoreland Health Department is counting its losses after Hurricane Melissa left parts of the building badly damaged. Strong winds ripped off sections of the roof, exposing offices and storage…
December 9, 2025
Electricity restored to 150,000 customers, more to come by Sunday – JPS
The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting that as of 2:00 p.m. today electricity has been restored to 150,000 customers across several parishes. President & CEO Hugh Grant says restoration…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica climbs to 28
The Government is reporting that the death toll from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 28. The update was provided on Saturday. The Category 5 storm made landfall on Tuesday, causing widespread…
December 9, 2025
by Livern Barrett
First steps to relief
Three separate vehicles carrying food, water and other basic supplies drew long lines of residents desperate to get anything as night fell over the hurricane-ravaged town of Black River, St Elizabeth,…