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December 9, 2025
Update | Government imposes order to fight against price gouging amid impending storm
The Government has issued an order against price gouging amid the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa, which, among other things, attracts a fine of up to $1 million if convicted in court. Trade (Sale…
December 9, 2025
Melissa now expected to make landfall on Tuesday as major hurricane
Tropical Storm Melissa is now expected to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday as a major hurricane, with the system expected to bring heavy rains and flooding across the island. Speaking with The…
December 9, 2025
US imposes sanctions on Colombia’s president and family members over drug trade allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family and a member of his government over accusations of involvement in the global drug…
December 9, 2025
Preacher and his wife in Bahamas accused of sexually molesting their child
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC- A High Court judge in the Bahamas has set November 9 next year as the date for the start of the trial of a preacher and his wife who are accused of sexually molesting their child…
December 9, 2025
All JDF personnel in Haiti accounted for amid TS Melissa
The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is reporting that all personnel who are deployed in Haiti are accounted for and in high spirits. Tropical Storm Melissa has brought intense rain to Haiti, causing…
December 9, 2025
Jamaica upgraded from hurricane watch to hurricane warning
The Met office has moved Jamaica from a hurricane watch to a hurricane warning, as Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to rapidly strengthen while moving closer to the island. A hurricane warning…
December 9, 2025
WPM pulls garbage trucks from neighbouring parishes to address St James’ waste backlog
WESTERN BUREAU: The National Solid Waste Management Authority’s (NSWMA) Western Parks and Markets Limited (WPM) has pulled several garbage trucks from neighbouring parishes to help clear the backlog…
December 9, 2025
by Christopher Thomas
Find a shelter if you are vulnerable, says MoBay mayor
WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon has issued a stern warning to residents of flood-prone communities in St James to relocate if Tropical Storm Melissa impacts the parish and weather…
December 9, 2025
JAA urges strict avoidance of flooded roadways as storm nears
With flooding expected to be a major consequence of Tropical Storm Melissa, due to heavy rainfall that could begin as early as this weekend, Owen Smith, general manager of the Jamaica Automobile…