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December 9, 2025
MOE sets up committee on schools reopening and Hurricane Melissa
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says a committee has been established within the Ministry on the impact of Hurricane Melissa on schools and the reopening of institutions. Morris Dixon says…
December 9, 2025
Labour and Social Security warns about fake online hurricane grant message
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security says a message circulating online about the offering of a Hurricane Melissa grant is false. The Ministry says the message is old information, which was put…
December 9, 2025
Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 32
The death toll from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica continues to rise, now moving to 32. This was disclosed on Monday afternoon by Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon at a press conference at…
December 9, 2025
by Ruth
A wedding expert’s tips for navigating the unexpected
For over 15 years, Kara-Ann Anderson has headed Petals and Promises Jamaica, shaping unforgettable Caribbean weddings. As lead planner and designer, she works alongside her mother-in-law, Marguerite…
December 9, 2025
Golding makes raft of proposals to gov’t for handling post-Hurricane Melissa response
The Government should develop an evacuation plan for persons without shelter, outline a clear command structure for relief aid, and ensure it is being led by disaster professionals and not…
December 9, 2025
Integrity Commission monitoring hurricane relief to guard against corruption, public urge to file reports
As the country undertakes relief activities following Hurricane Melissa, the Integrity Commission says it will be diligently utilising its monitoring and investigative resources to ensure that any…
December 9, 2025
Checkups and tests you should not miss
SOME PEOPLE see their doctor every year for a physical to make sure that they are in good health. There is debate about whether you need to go that often. However, in the end, it depends on your age,…
December 9, 2025
by Andrea Dempster Chung
‘Climate resilience fund needed for creative sector’
When a Category 5 hurricane hits Jamaica, it doesn’t only topple trees and cause the devastation we are so familiar with seeing on our phones and TV screens. It also silences the street dances, it…
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
Effective coping strategies for managing post-hurricane stress
HURRICANES CAN cause tremendous damage, not just to homes and communities, but also to our mental health. After experiencing such a traumatic event, many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and…