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UN says Jamaica was well prepared for hurricane Melissa due to past storm experience

The United Nations has noted that having experienced other hurricanes, including Beryl last year, Jamaica was well prepared and positioned to respond to the impact of Melissa this year.

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jamaica, Dennis Zulu gave an update on the status of Jamaica's recovery at

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says government and JPS doing all possible to ensure full restoration of electricity

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the government and the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) are doing all that can be done to ensure full restoration of electricity, following hurricane Melissa.

Another group of linesmen from the United States arrived on the island last night to strengthen the teams already

JDF cooperating with police after traffic incident involving children in Westmoreland

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) says it is cooperating fully with a police investigation of a traffic incident, involving one of its service vehicles and two children on a bicycle in Cornwall Mountain, Westmoreland on Tuesday.

The JDF says in accordance with standard operating procedures, the accident

Climate Change Minister Matthew Samuda says Jamaica will be transparent in UN Loss and Damage Fund Submission

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda says Jamaica will be transparent with the public, as it prepares to submit projects to the United Nations' newly operationalised Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD).

The fund is a UN backed climate finance mechanism designed

Reggae Boyz set for US$10.5 million windfall with 2026 World Cup qualification

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz could be in line for a significant financial windfall should they qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with at least US$10.5 million guaranteed for each participating nation.

Kingston Mayor calls for dialogue between municipal corporations and gov’t on proposal to introduce centralized permit system for entertainment events

The mayor also called for dialogue in relation to the establishment of the one road authority, which will regulate the management of Jamaica’s road infrastructure. Mayor Swaby said he does not disagree with change, but believes it should be accompanied by consultation.

NFA is urging fishers in western and central parishes to take advantage of fishing licences and registration fee waiver

The NFA implemented the initiative to ease financial burdens and support the sector's recovery. Chief Executive Officer of NFA, Dr. Gavin Bellamy said the programme ends on May 11 next year.

NIC says farmers in parishes badly affected by Hurricane Melissa not required to pay irrigation bill until end of January

Speaking at the Rural Agriculture Development Authority (RADA), forum yesterday, NIC Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Gyles said this to assist farmers with the recovery process.

Gov’t commences road patching works in Kingston under the Go Road Rehabilitation Programme

The works target priority corridors that require immediate repair to improve road safety and driving conditions. Work has begun along Waterloo Road, East Kings House road, Mandela Highway and several other roads in Kingston and St Andrew.

PSOJ President Metry Seaga says 7% increase in JPS bills will not have any major effect

President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga has underscored that the 7% increase in Jamaica Public Service bills will not have any major effect. Seaga noted that the increase is based on fuel costs as well as stipulations in the current JPS license agreement.

UN says Jamaica was well prepared for hurricane Melissa due to past storm experience

Thursday, December 18, 2025 Patrice Walters News No comments

The United Nations has noted that having experienced other hurricanes, including Beryl last year, Jamaica was well prepared and positioned to respond to the impact of Melissa this year. United Nations Resident Coordinator in Jamaica, Dennis Zulu gave an update on the status of Jamaica's recovery at a press briefing yesterday.

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says government and JPS doing all possible to ensure full restoration of electricity

Thursday, December 18, 2025 Natalie Campbell News No comments

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the government and the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) are doing all that can be done to ensure full restoration of electricity, following hurricane Melissa. Another group of linesmen from the United States arrived on the island last night to strengthen the teams already deployed.

Reggae Boyz set for US$10.5 million windfall with 2026 World Cup qualification

Thursday, December 18, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz could be in line for a significant financial windfall should they qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with at least US$10.5 million guaranteed for each participating nation.

Glenmuir, STETHS set for DaCosta Cup final showdown at National Stadium

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Glenmuir and St. Elizabeth Technical (STETHS) will meet to crown this year’s ISSA DaCosta Cup champion after both schools booked their places in the final with hard-fought semi-final victories at Sabina Park on Wednesday.

D’Angel on a mission to provide shelter for hurricane victims

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

With 8 days to go before Christmas, D’Angel is on a mission to provide shelter for families left homeless in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

Valiant announces Passenger Princess Deluxe tour

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Viviene Stewart Entertainment No comments

Dancehall lovers across Canada and the United States are in for a treat as dancehall do Valiant brings his Passenger Princess Deluxe Tour to three venues in major cities just in time for Valentine's Day, 2026.