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Keith Wellington, ISSA president and principal of the St Elizabeth Technical High School.
December 9, 2025 by Albert Ferguson

Not again!

WESTERN BUREAU: Principal of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS), Keith Wellington, says the emotional toll of yet another disruption on students cannot be overlooked, especially for those…
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz addressing a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at Jamaica House on November 3.,
December 9, 2025

No need to panic buy and hoard fuel - Vaz

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz is urging Jamaicans not to panic buy or store large amounts of fuel as there is enough supply in Jamaica. There have been long lines at gas stations in parishes in parishes…
From left: Olga Isaza, representative, UNICEF Jamaica; Dennis Zulu, UN resident coordinator; and Brian Bogart, representative and country Director, World Food Programme (WFP) were on site at the Kingston Freeport Terminal to oversee the offloading of criti
December 9, 2025

UNICEF, international partners deliver emergency aid for children

UNICEF, in partnership with the European Union, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), and other UN agencies, has delivered a shipment of emergency supplies to support children and…
Minister of Education Dr Dana Morris Dixon addressing a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa on November 3, 2025 at Jamaica House in St Andrew on November 3.
December 9, 2025

MOE sets up committee on schools reopening and Hurricane Melissa

Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says a committee has been established within the Ministry on the impact of Hurricane Melissa on schools and the reopening of institutions. Morris Dixon says…
Ministry of Labour and Social Security. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Labour and Social Security warns about fake online hurricane grant message

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says a message circulating online about the offering of a Hurricane Melissa grant is false. The Ministry says the message is old information, which was put…
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon speaking at a press conference at Jamaica House in St Andrew on November 3.
December 9, 2025

Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 32

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica continues to rise, now moving to 32. This was disclosed on Monday afternoon by Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon at a press conference at…
Lead planner and designer of Petals and Promises Jamaica, Kara-Ann Anderson.
December 9, 2025 by Ruth

A wedding expert’s tips for navigating the unexpected

For over 15 years, Kara-Ann Anderson has headed Petals and Promises Jamaica, shaping unforgettable Caribbean weddings. As lead planner and designer, she works alongside her mother-in-law, Marguerite…
Mark Golding. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Golding makes raft of proposals to gov’t for handling post-Hurricane Melissa response

The Government should develop an evacuation plan for persons without shelter, outline a clear command structure for relief aid, and ensure it is being led by disaster professionals and not…
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December 9, 2025

Integrity Commission monitoring hurricane relief to guard against corruption, public urge to file reports

As the country undertakes relief activities following Hurricane Melissa, the Integrity Commission says it will be diligently utilising its monitoring and investigative resources to ensure that any…