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December 9, 2025
Gov’t not yet able to say whether Hurricane Melissa caused any deaths in Jamaica – McKenzie
Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie says the Government has not received reports of any Hurricane Melissa-related deaths. “We are not in a position to speak about any deaths because we have…
December 9, 2025
Over 25,000 Jamaicans in emergency shelters due to Melissa
The number of Jamaicans taking refuge in emergency shelters has climbed to over 25,000, with more expected, amid devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Local Government told a news…
December 9, 2025
OUR approves first drawdown of US$5 million for JPS hurricane recovery efforts
Jamaica’s Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has approved an initial US$5 million from the Electricity Disaster Fund ( EDF ) to help the Jamaica Public Service Company ( JPS ) restore power after…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica to benefit from UK’s £2.5 million hurricane recovery fund
Jamaica is set to benefit from £2.5 million in emergency humanitarian funding from the United Kingdom to support recovery efforts across the Caribbean following the devastation caused by Hurricane…
December 9, 2025
Health Ministry urges blood donations as supplies run low after Hurricane Melissa
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is appealing to the public to donate blood as soon as conditions allow, as supplies are critically low amid disruptions caused by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. …
December 9, 2025
Bodies found in Black River, St Elizabeth following Melissa
The bodies of at least three persons have been found in Black River, St Elizabeth, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. This was confirmed by head of the St Elizabeth police, Superintendent…
December 9, 2025
Hospitals offering emergency care only post-Melissa
All but three hospitals across Jamaica remain open and are operating in emergency mode, while all health centres remain closed, the Ministry of Health and Wellness said Wednesday. The three…
December 9, 2025
Work begins to clear Bog Walk Gorge after Melissa
The National Works Agency ( NWA ) has begun clearing operations in the Bog Walk Gorge, St Catherine, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Crews started work early Wednesday in the Damhead…
December 9, 2025
McKenzie confirms four hurricane deaths in St Elizabeth
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has confirmed that four persons have died in St Elizabeth as a result of the heavy winds and rain that battered the parish and…