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Dr Christopher Tufton
December 9, 2025

First field hospital to go to hurricane-damaged Black River Hospital

The Black River Hospital in St Elizabeth, which was hit hard by Hurricane Melissa, is to be the first site of a field hospital that will be established to help with health cases in the parish. “It…
Dr Christopher Charles. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Distinguished scholar Dr Christopher Charles has died, PNP says Jamaica has lost a brilliant mind

The Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) joins the academic community and the wider Jamaica in mourning the passing of Professor Dr Christopher A. D. Charles, saying Jamaica has lost a brilliant…
Minister of Culture and Entertainment, Olivia Grange. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Jamaica to stage fundraising concerts to support Hurricane Melissa relief

Minister of Culture and Entertainment Olivia Grange says her Ministry will be leading a series of five fundraising concerts on the island and across the world to support Jamaica in the aftermath of…
RUBiS gas station
December 9, 2025

RUBiS Energy Jamaica resumes fuel distribution following Hurricane Melissa

RUBiS Energy Jamaica says it has resumed the haulage and dispatch of fuel to several of its service stations across Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. RUBiS says fuel distribution…
Dr Christopher Tufton, minister of health and wellness.
December 9, 2025

Health Ministry to heighten food inspections, water quality testing to ensure safety in aftermath of Melissa

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says some 400 environmental health inspectors will be deployed to inspect food establishments in western Jamaica and other sections of the island to…
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton.
December 9, 2025

National mental health outreach for post-hurricane trauma to be undertaken by Health Ministry – Tufton

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is to embark on an initiative to provide mental health support to persons affected psychologically by Hurricane Melissa, particularly those in parishes hit hard by…
File photo.
December 9, 2025

JN offers waivers and discounts to customers for Hurricane Melissa recovery

The JN Group says it has moved is to provide discounts, moratoria and waivers to customers to aid in the recovery of those worst affected by Hurricane Melissa. Its member companies, JN Bank and JN…
The Thomas Manning Building at The Manning’s School in Westmoreland was  extensively damaged by Hurricane Melissa.
December 9, 2025

Historic Thomas Manning building at Manning’s School in Westmoreland severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa

The historic Thomas Manning Building at The Manning’s School, a designated national monument in Westmoreland, has suffered extensive damage as Hurricane Melissa tore through western Jamaica this week.…
Chairman of the RG CARES Foundation, Gary Allen. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

RG CARES Foundation launches Hurricane Melissa relief initiative

The RJRGLEANER Communications Group, through its RG CARES Foundation, on Friday launched an initiative seeking public donations of cash and non-perishable food items to assist persons severely…