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Final batch of 124 linesmen arrive in island to assist JPS

The final batch of 124 overseas linesmen arrived in the island yesterday, bringing the total contingent to 300.

Energy Minster Daryl Vaz noted that citizens would have seen an increase in the number of linesmen working to restore electricity and those who came yesterday will be deployed to work alongside

Parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa gearing up for Grand Market

At least two of the parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa are gearing up for customary Grand Market celebrations today.

This follows the widespread devastation mainly across western parishes by the category 5 system on October 28.

St Elizabeth man charged for 2011 double murder

A man who reportedly eluded the police for over a decade was arrested and charged last week, in relation to a double murder in St Elizabeth. He is 41-year-old Andre Daniels, a labourer of Middle Quarters District

Jamaicans urged to help sustain tourism sector in western parishes that were hard hit by Hurricane Melissa

The devastation resulted in the closure of some resorts and there is concern about how this will impact other businesses. The Tourism Ministry is ramping up efforts to get visitors to Jamaica for the winter season.

Gov’t allocates $75M to assist churches with post-hurricane cleanup and recovery activities

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will spearhead the process. Several churches across the island were damaged or destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

Marcell Gayle and Waterhouse part ways

Jamaica Premier League team Waterhouse is on the hunt for a new coach after long time head coach Marcell Gayle tendered his resignation on Monday.

Consumers grappling with higher prices for vegetables and other provisions following hurricane Melissa

Consumers continue to grapple with higher prices for vegetables and other provisions due to supply shortages and disruptions caused by hurricane Melissa.

This also comes at a time when people seek to increase their shopping and preparations for the festive season.

NEPA undertaking ground-truthing activities to assess damage caused by hurricane Melissa

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is undertaking ground-truthing activities to assess the damage caused by the recent passage of hurricane Melissa.

Ground-truthing is the validation of remotely collected data (from satellites, aerial surveys, drones or sensors) by conducting direct,

BOJ Governor says it will be difficult for Jamaica to recover from Melissa without aid

Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says it will be difficult for Jamaica alone to rebuild in the next three years, following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The damage to critical infrastructure – including roads, houses, factories, schools, other buildings, the electricity grid and

NWC undertaking water trucking operations in parts of Western Jamaica this week

The National Water Commission (NWC) is undertaking water trucking operations in parts of western Jamaica this week.

This is to ease supply disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa, as pipe restoration continues.

Final batch of 124 linesmen arrive in island to assist JPS

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Patrice Walters News No comments

The final batch of 124 overseas linesmen arrived in the island yesterday, bringing the total contingent to 300. Energy Minster Daryl Vaz noted that citizens would have seen an increase in the number of linesmen working to restore electricity and those who came yesterday will be deployed to work alongside teams already in affected parishes.

Parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa gearing up for Grand Market

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Marlene Freeman News No comments

At least two of the parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa are gearing up for customary Grand Market celebrations today. This follows the widespread devastation mainly across western parishes by the category 5 system on October 28.

Marcell Gayle and Waterhouse part ways

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

Jamaica Premier League team Waterhouse is on the hunt for a new coach after long time head coach Marcell Gayle tendered his resignation on Monday.

As Roma evaluating Leon Bailey’s injury

Monday, December 22, 2025 Dwight Fraser Sports No comments

The medical staff at Italian Club As Roma is currently evaluating the injury sustained by Reggae Boy Leon Bailey last Saturday with scans and tests to clarify his expected layoff period.