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The Christiana Bypass in Manchester. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Traffic changes for Christiana, Manchester and Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth for festive season

The National Works Agency (NWA) has instituted traffic changes for Christiana, Manchester and Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth for the festive season. The adjustment will run from Monday, December 8 to…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
December 9, 2025

PM travels to New York for official business

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has departed the country for New York, USA on official duties. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says Holness will be away from Thursday, December 4,…
Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Olivia Grange, addressing a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on December 3, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica receives donation of US$5,000 from Royal Ethiopian Trust

The Royal Ethiopian Trust has made a US$5,000 donation to support Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa Recovery efforts. The disclosure was made by Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister, Olivia…
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December 9, 2025

Remedial works being undertaken along Bull Bay main road to address defects, expect delays - NWA

The National Works Agency (NWA) says remedial works are being undertaken along the Bull Bay main road to address defects that have manifested since the opening of the four lanes to the motoring…
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December 9, 2025

Tax offices across western Jamaica offering limited services

Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) says tax offices across western Jamaica are currently offering limited services with reduced operating hours arising from Hurricane Melissa. TAJ says among the…
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December 9, 2025

Health Ministry reports more leptospirosis cases and deaths

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is reporting that Jamaica has recorded more cases and deaths of leptospirosis in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. In a release today, the ministry says the…
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December 9, 2025

Jamaica Post addresses concerns about outbound deliveries

Jamaica Post has moved to address concerns raised about outbound deliveries. The agency says Jamaica, like many postal administrations globally, continues to experience temporary restrictions…
Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon (right) and vice-president of the Fujian Association of Jamaica, Yansen Li, at the handing over of Hurricane Melissa relief supplies by Chinese business communities in Montego Bay and Trinidad on Thursday.
December 9, 2025

Chinese business communities in Montego Bay and Trinidad provide relief supplies to St James

Residents of St James still struggling to recover from Hurricane Melissa are set to benefit from relief supplies donated by the Chinese business community in Montego Bay. The Fujian Association of…
Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), and Commissioner of Customs, Dr Velma Ricketts Walker.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica Customs announces temporary waiver of import permits for medical and personal care items

The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has announced a temporary waiver of import permits for a wide range of medical and personal care items, a measure designed to accelerate hurricane relief operations…