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Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton. - File photo.
December 9, 2025

Chlorine tests show satisfactory levels at majority of water systems in hurricane affected areas, says Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton on Thursday reported that assessments of water supply systems in areas impacted by Hurricane Melissa have found that the majority of the…
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December 9, 2025

Corletts Road community in Spanish Town tense following murder of resident

Sections of the community of Corletts Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine are tense arising from the shooting death of a 60-year-old resident this morning. The deceased has been identified as…
December 9, 2025

Update |53-y-o son charged for murder of his 80-y-o mother

The police in St Catherine have charged the 53-year-old man who was taken into custody after the decomposing body of his 80-year-old mother was found with stab wounds inside their home. Charged with…
A Jamaica Labour Party supporter rings a bell at the party's 81st Annual Conference at the National Arena in Kingston on November 24, 2024.
December 9, 2025

JLP cancels annual conference

The Standing Committee of the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has decided to cancel the party's annual conference in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The JLP's Communication…
The Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston.
December 9, 2025

NMIA runway to be temporarily closed tonight

The operators of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston have advised that the runway at the facility will be temporarily closed this evening to facilitate a critical element of the…
Dr Karen Webster-Kerr, National Epidemiologist.
December 9, 2025

Health Ministry confirms tetanus death, probes second case linked to nail puncture wound

A 71-year-old man died from tetanus in Westmoreland after a nail punctured his foot in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The Ministry of Health is also investigating another case of tetanus in St…
Tarrus Riley performing at the I Love Jamaica Telethon & Virtual Concert.
December 9, 2025

I Love Jamaica Telethon raises over $65 million

The Government has announced that the I Love Jamaica Telethon and Virtual Concert held on Sunday raised more than $65 million towards the national Hurricane Melissa relief programme. The fundraiser…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness.
December 9, 2025

Holness and the JLP congratulate St Vincent and the Grenadines' new prime minister-elect

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has extended "warm congratulations" to Dr Godwin Friday on his party's electoral victory in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Friday's New…
York Castle High School
December 9, 2025 by Carl Gilchrist

York Castle eyes full solar switch

York Castle High School in Brown’s Town, St Ann, is preparing to cut ties with the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) and run fully on solar power within weeks, with help from its alumni association.