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December 9, 2025
Vaz reports 51,000 without power as outages mount ahead of Hurricane Melissa
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says power outages are increasing across Jamaica as conditions worsen ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s arrival. Speaking at a press briefing today, he reported that as of 9…
December 9, 2025
CSA backs OSHA safety training in Paramaribo
THE CARIBBEAN Shipping Association (CSA) sponsored a one-day OSHA Combi Safety Course in Paramaribo as a gesture of thanks to Suriname for hosting the CSA’s 55th Annual General Meeting, Conference…
December 9, 2025
Big storms deepen poverty, food insecurity for Jamaicans, says World Bank
Poverty and inequality fell in Jamaica, but weather events – particularly hurricanes – are driving cycles of food insecurity and economic hardship, according to the World Bank’s Poverty and Equity…
December 9, 2025
500 truckloads of silt removed from Sandy Gully - Morgan
Works Minister Robert Morgan says 500 truckloads of silt have been removed from Sandy Gully in the Corporate Area over the last few days, in preparation for a direct hit from Hurricane Melissa. He…
December 9, 2025
Immigration Corner | Can international students in Canada work as influencers or freelancers?
Dear Miss Powell, I am a Jamaican studying in Canada who used to do online work as an influencer. Can I continue to do that with a study permit without getting into trouble? Am I still restricted to…
December 9, 2025
Gov’t to establish three secondary schools for performing arts
The Government has announced plans to implement a creative education pathway designed to formalise Jamaica’s creative education system and develop a skilled cultural workforce. Minister of Education,…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa now expected to make landfall in eastern Westmoreland and then move over St Ann
Hurricane Melissa is now expected to make landfall in eastern Westmoreland amid a slight shift in its projected path, head of Jamaica’s Meteorological Service, Evan Thompson, has indicated. Thompson,…
December 9, 2025
180 residents evacuated from Rocky Point and Portland Cottage in Clarendon amid Hurricane Melissa
Some 180 residents from Rocky Point and Portland Cottage in Clarendon have already been evacuated to storm shelters, says councillor for the Rocky Point Division, Winston Maragh. Both communities are…
December 9, 2025
MoBay group expands reach to support at-risk boys
Montego Bay-based Men and Women of Destiny Global Limited has expanded its outreach to include at-risk boys and young men, broadening its mission to foster safer, more resilient communities. Founded…