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December 9, 2025
Gov't 'likely' to borrow to help with post-Melissa recovery
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says it is "likely" that the Government will have to borrow to help to finance Jamaica's rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which…
December 9, 2025
Gas prices up $3.06, diesel up $4.50
Motorists will pay more for gas come Thursday. The state-owned oil refinery, Petrojam, says E-10 87 is to move up by $3.06 to sell for $155.42 per litre and a litre of E-10 90 will go up by $3.06 to…
December 9, 2025
Missouri seeks federal help in pressing China for US$25 billion in COVID damages
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri has escalated its attempt to seize Chinese government-owned property across the United States, asking the Trump administration for help collecting on a roughly $25…
December 9, 2025
by Paul H. Williams
Good Samaritan spirit alive in St Elizabeth
Outside the Samaritan’s Purse field hospital on the grounds of Black River High School, a small act of kindness recently unfolded, capturing the spirit of resilience following Hurricane Melissa. …
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
New platform aims to bring transparency to hurricane relief
A digital relief mapping and management platform designed to help coordinate disaster relief across the island, has been launched in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The…
December 9, 2025
Bahamas firm donates $16m to Sygnus relief initiative
Sygnus has launched its Hurricane Relief and Rebuild Initiative, committing over $16 million toward a $60 million target to support recovery in communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. The…
December 9, 2025
by Janet Silvera
RIU commits US$2.3m support as 800 staff homes damaged
WESTERN BUREAU: RIU Hotels & Resorts has launched a multimillion-dollar recovery programme for more than 4,000 Jamaican employees, mobilising US$2.3 million in aid, interest-free credit and…
December 9, 2025