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December 9, 2025
Opposition Spokesperson on Health Dr Alfred Dawes undertakes medical mission in Hanover and Westmoreland
Opposition Spokesperson on Health and Wellness, Dr Alfred Dawes, who is a medical doctor, this morning led a post-Hurricane Melissa medical mission to Hanover and Westmoreland, bringing urgent…
December 9, 2025
NY Attorney General warns New Yorkers to be cautious in charitable giving for Caribbean hurricane relief
NEW YORK, CMC – New York Attorney General Letitia James has warned New Yorkers to be cautious in charitable giving for Caribbean hurricane relief amid concerns about scams. James urged New Yorkers on…
December 9, 2025
WIP Energy mobilises fuel supply for Melissa relief, to keep prices at pre-hurricane levels
WIP Energy, a subsidiary of West Indies Petroleum Limited (WIP), which operates the Thrifty gas stations, says it is mobilising resources to ensure critical fuel supply across Jamaica following…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…