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Jarrett Park to host Montego Bay United as hurricane repairs continue

Jarrett Park, long regarded as the spiritual home of football in Western Jamaica, will become the temporary base for Jamaica Premier League leaders Montego Bay United as refurbishing work continues at the Montego Bay Sports Complex.

Hundreds of vector control workers deployed to communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says 950 vector control workers have been deployed across the island following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a press conference this morning, Dr. Tufton said the workers are in the most affected communities.

Confirmed leptospirosis deaths increase to 6

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr gave the update at a health ministry press conference now underway. She said all the deceased are males.

Police identify four of 5 people killed in yesterday’s crash along PJ Patterson Highway

Dead are 40-year-old Derron Johnson, a construction worker of Ocho Rios, St Ann, 49-year-old Marcia Reid of Havendale Kingston, 59-year-old Dinford Gardener of Independence City Portmore, St. Catherine and 54-year-old Sharon Roberts of Comfort District in Williamsfield Manchester.

Local Government Ministry says it is working to relocate persons from educational institutions which are being used as shelters

With more schools expected to reopen soon, the Local Government Ministry says it is working to relocate persons from educational institutions which are being used as shelters. Portfolio Minister, Desmond Mckenzie said an area of concern is the school in Trelawny which is accommodating residents from

Residents of Content and Kirkvine in Manchester warned about returning to area affected by ground water

Both the National Water Resources Authority (WRA) and the Manchester Health Department have issued warnings to residents of Content and Kirkvine in Manchester, as the water situation continues to pose serious health risks. Speaking with reporters yesterday, Managing Director of the WRA, Peter Clarke,

Transport Minister urges motorists to service their vehicles regularly following bus crash in St Catherine yesterday

Minister of Transport Daryl Vaz has urged motorists to service their vehicles regularly, as they are responsible for every life they transport. He also urged all road users to recommit to road safety.

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.

Hundreds of vector control workers deployed to communities hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa

Thursday, November 27, 2025 Clement Reid News No comments

Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says 950 vector control workers have been deployed across the island following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a press conference this morning, Dr. Tufton said the workers are in the most affected communities.

Confirmed leptospirosis deaths increase to 6

Thursday, November 27, 2025 Myesha Broadie News No comments

Principal Medical Officer and National Epidemiologist, Dr. Karen Webster Kerr gave the update at a health ministry press conference now underway. She said all the deceased are males.

Jarrett Park to host Montego Bay United as hurricane repairs continue

Thursday, November 27, 2025 Wayde Brown Sports No comments

Jarrett Park, long regarded as the spiritual home of football in Western Jamaica, will become the temporary base for Jamaica Premier League leaders Montego Bay United as refurbishing work continues at the Montego Bay Sports Complex.

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.