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December 9, 2025
Police criminal records offices in St James and Clarendon to remain closed
The police are advising that the criminal records offices in Summit, St James, and May Pen, Clarendon, will remain closed until further notice following Hurricane Melissa. However, the records…
December 9, 2025
JMDA and MAJ appeal for volunteer doctors at Black River Hospital
The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA) and the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ), in coordination with the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), are urgently appealing for volunteer…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica Fire Brigade urges caution in use candles and generators following Melissa
With thousands of Jamaicans still without electricity following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to avoid the use of candles or other sources of open…
December 9, 2025
Portmore police hunt thieves who stole car during Hurricane Melissa
The police in Portmore, St Catherine, are searching for hoodlums who stole a vehicle from a woman’s home during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday night. Reports are that about 11:00 p.m. on…
December 9, 2025
It may take up to six weeks before return to normal traffic in St Ann, says official
Motorists traversing roadways in St Ann could face up to six weeks of delays before normalcy returns, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday. The storm battered the parish — blocking…
December 9, 2025
Two men shot in Portmore
Two men were shot and injured along Mattis Lane in Dunbeholden, Portmore, St Catherine, early Friday morning. Reports are that about 12:20 a.m., the men were standing along the roadway when a dispute…
December 9, 2025
Death toll likely to rise as five more bodies reported in western Jamaica - Morris Dixon
Minister of Information Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon on Friday said that the death total from Hurricane Melissa remains at 19 but that the figure could rise as more bodies have been found. “We have…
December 9, 2025
Vaz demands more transparency from JPS as entire parishes remain without power
Minister of Energy Daryl Vaz says communication from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) “is not enough” and has demanded more detailed updates on power restoration efforts following Hurricane Melissa. …
December 9, 2025
Passenger flights at Sangster airport to resume on Saturday, November 1
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz on Friday reported that Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, will resume commercial flights on Saturday to facilitate the departure of tourists. …