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Daryl Vaz, Minister of Transport.
December 9, 2025

Norman Manley airport being assessed for reopening to receive relief supplies - Vaz

Efforts are under way to assess equipment to facilitate the opening Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston for relief supplies as early as Thursday, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says. The…
McKenzie
December 9, 2025

Almost 6,000 Jamaicans now in shelters

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie on Tuesday reported that the number of Jamaicans in shelters has climbed to almost 6,000, as Hurricane Melissa lashes Jamaica's south coast. McKenzie…
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December 9, 2025

Gov't launches Support Jamaica website to coordinate hurricane relief and recovery

The Government has launched a website to organise and facilitate relief aid to Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa. The website is supportjamaica.gov.jm. This was disclosed by Information Minister Dr Dana…
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December 9, 2025

Flow, Starlink partner to boost connectivity after Hurricane Melissa

Telecommunications Minister Daryl Vaz says Flow has partnered with Elon Musk-owned satellite provider Starlink to deliver mobile connectivity via satellite, allowing Jamaicans to send text messages…
December 9, 2025

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Westmoreland as devastating Category 5 storm

Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in New Hope in Westmoreland, on Jamaica’s south coast, becoming the most powerful hurricane to strike the island. Landfall was reported around noon Tuesday The…
Female crocodile, Xena, keeps a careful watch over her nest at the Holland Bay Crocodile Sanctuary in St Thomas.
December 9, 2025

Crocodile risk rises as Hurricane Melissa floods communities

Residents across Kingston, St Andrew, St Catherine and St Thomas are being urged to exercise extreme caution as heavy rains and flooding associated with Hurricane Melissa may drive crocodiles out of…
Volunteers prepare relief packages for communities amid Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Food For The Poor activates emergency response for Hurricane Melissa

Food For The Poor ( FFTP ) Jamaica has activated its emergency preparedness and disaster response plan to ensure swift assistance to vulnerable communities across the island impacted by Hurricane…
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a press conference in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, September 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
December 9, 2025

Venezuela suspends energy agreements with Trinidad after US warship arrives at island nation

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela on Monday suspended energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, over what officials have described as “hostile” actions by the island nation. Trinidad is now…
Hurricane Melissa bearing down on the Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth on October 28, 2025.
December 9, 2025

At least four hospitals ‘significantly damaged’ by Hurricane Melissa - Tufton

Hurricane Melissa has caused “significant damage” to at least four major hospitals, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, has confirmed. The hospitals are Noel Holmes in Hanover,…