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December 9, 2025
Electricity returns to parts of Hanover and Westmoreland after over three weeks in the dark from Hurricane Melissa
After more than three weeks in the dark, some residents of Hanover and Westmoreland finally got back electricity on Thursday night, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Negril, notably…
December 9, 2025
Man fatally shot by police in alleged confrontation in St Thomas
A man was fatally shot by the police during an alleged confrontation in Gutter Head district, St Thomas today. The deceased has been identified as Christopher Duffus. The incident happened at 4:40…
December 9, 2025
FAA warns all US pilots of risks of flying over Venezuela over ‘worsening security situation’
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday warned all pilots to “exercise caution” when flying in the airspace over Venezuela “due to the worsening security situation and…
December 9, 2025
Portland hoteliers prepare to fill tourism gap left by hurricane devastation
After Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica’s tourism capital, Montego Bay, eastern parishes such as Portland are seizing the chance to welcome visitors and showcase their attractions. Tourism Minister…
December 9, 2025
by Ruddy Mathison
Rapid farm recovery plan unveiled
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has launched a fast-track recovery plan to revive food production following Hurricane Melissa, with immediate focus on parishes identified as critical to…
December 9, 2025
by Lester Hinds
12-hour radiothon to raise funds for Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
NEW YORK, NYC: Howard University has partnered with the Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC, to host a 12-hour radiothon to raise funds to support people affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. The…
December 9, 2025
by Neil Armstrong
City of Toronto supports Hurricane Melissa relief efforts
TORONTO: Torontonians may now donate essential items at 12 fire stations across the city and can provide financial assistance to the Jamaican Canadian Association’s Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund…
December 9, 2025
Expert urges parents to support children’s emotional recovery post-Melissa
As families rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, parents and caregivers are being urged to focus on children’s emotional well-being alongside physical recovery. Chair of the Violence Prevention Alliance…
December 9, 2025
Kwaku | The Aya bursary, a nod to a traumatic history
As the UK concluded another African History Month, I feel compelled to highlight the Aya bursary, its first recipient, and why the BTP (British Transport Police) should continue funding it for a…