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St. Catherine crash leaves 5 dead and several injured

Five persons are dead, while several others are in hospital with serious injuries following a motor vehicle crash along the PJ Patterson Highway in St. Catherine this afternoon.

The identities of those killed are being withheld pending notification to next of kin.

845 schools are operational following the passage of Hurricane Melissa

Eight hundred and forty-five (845) schools are operational following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

Schools began reopening on Monday, November 3.

Gov’t allocates $10M to each constituency to facilitate clean-up of debris

The government has allocated $10 million to each constituency to facilitate the clean-up of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Additionally, government will allocate $150,000 to each divisional councillor.

29 days after Hurricane Melissa ravaged Jamaica, 16 people remain missing

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Commander Alvin Gayle, gave the update at a press conference this morning. He said the confirmed death toll remains at 45.

National Cleanup Programme expected to commence in Westmoreland next week

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness announced yesterday, that millions will be allocated to each constituency for the post Hurricane Melissa exercise. Minister of Local Government Desmond Mckenzie said the 16 most affected constituencies will participate in the programme over the next few weeks.

Bounty Killer elated at Jamaica’s 4-man bobsleigh team’s win

Bounty Killer is celebrating Monday's historic win of Jamaica's bobsleigh team at the North America Cup in Canada

Energy Minister Daryl Vaz defends Government’s decision to lend JPS US$150M

Energy Minister, Daryl Vaz has defended the Government's decision to lend the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), US$150 million, stating, that this is in the best interest of Jamaicans following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. JPS said it needs some US$350 million to finance its restoration efforts.

Ti Amo Beach Resort Partners with WCK to provide hot meals

Ti Amo Beach Resort, a premier north coast hotel, has announced a partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK) to provide meals for those in need.

Three of 11 suspected leptospirosis related deaths have been confirmed

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton made the disclosure today. A leptospirosis outbreak was declared last Friday.

Bounty Killer and Busy Signal join forces for a cause

Dancehall heavyweights Bounty Killer and Busy Signal through their respective foundations, Bounty Killer and Busy Global Initiative have joined forces to deliver assistance to those affected by the onslaught of the recent hurricane.

St. Catherine crash leaves 5 dead and several injured

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Patrice Walters News No comments

Five persons are dead, while several others are in hospital with serious injuries following a motor vehicle crash along the PJ Patterson Highway in St. Catherine this afternoon. The identities of those killed are being withheld pending notification to next of kin.

845 schools are operational following the passage of Hurricane Melissa

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Eight hundred and forty-five (845) schools are operational following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Schools began reopening on Monday, November 3.

West Indies drawn in Group C for 2026 ICC T20 World Cup

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Former two-time champions West Indies have been drawn in Group C of the 2026 ICC T20 Cricket World Cup, set for February 7 to March 8 across India and Sri Lanka. The announcement came on Tuesday as the ICC confirmed the full groupings and match schedule for the expanded 20-team tournament, which will feature four groups of five.

Mount Pleasant take first-leg advantage in Caribbean Cup final

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Former Jamaica Premier League champions Mount Pleasant made a strong push toward capturing their first Concacaf Caribbean Cup title on Tuesday night, edging Universidad O&M FC 1–0 in the first-leg final at Estadio Cibao FC in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.