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December 9, 2025
Why safeguarding farming should be a priority
The notion that agriculture and farming are menial skills is a dangerous misconception that undermines the very foundation of societal well-being. Far from being a lowly pursuit, farming is a…
December 9, 2025
Storm Melissa to 'rapidly intensify' today, Jamaica to start feeling effects in hours - Met Office
Rapid intensification of Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to begin today, with the system forecast to become a hurricane within hours and strengthen into a major hurricane by Sunday, according to…
December 9, 2025
PNP presses JPS to publish storm billing data
The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) is demanding that the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) publish key billing data to ensure transparency for customers affected by Tropical Storm…
December 9, 2025
Airports stay open today, Sunday operations uncertain amid approaching storm Melissa - Vaz
Both of Jamaica’s international airports will remain open today to accommodate scheduled flights, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has announced. “After a 7 a.m. meeting this morning with both airport…
December 9, 2025
'Rules not suspended in a disaster' - Holness warns ministers and heads of gov't bodies
There is no suspension of accountability rules in a disaster, Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has warned. The warning to technocrats in the various Government ministries, departments and agencies…
December 9, 2025
881 shelters on standby - ODPEM
More than 881 shelters are on standby across Jamaica to accommodate persons during and after the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa. Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and…
December 9, 2025
Vaz says electricity supply 'stable' as storm Melissa nears
Transport and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says Jamaica’s electricity system remains stable as Tropical Storm Melissa nears. As of 9 a.m. Saturday, the Jamaica Public Service reported 275 customers…
December 9, 2025
UPDATE|NMIA to close Saturday night; tolls set for emergency use as Melissa nears - Vaz
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston will close late Saturday amid the threat of Tropical Storm Melissa. He said the final scheduled flight is…
December 9, 2025
Flight disruptions at Sangster International as Tropical Storm Melissa moves closer
Operations at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay remain normal, but several flights have been cancelled or adjusted as Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica, the operators say. In a 10 a.m.…