China will safeguard multilateral trading system with greater resolve—Premier

Reading Time: 2 minutesChinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China is determined to safeguard the multilateral trading system with greater resolve, and stands ready to work with all parties to uphold…

Three people left homeless in Port Antonio following fire

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA fire of unknown origin has left three people homeless in Port Antonio on Sunday night, another kind of disaster before Hurricane Melissa strikes.

The fire, which reportedly started shortly after 7:30 pm amid rainy and windy conditions, quickly spread and destroyed a four bedroom house along West Street.

Kingston man hospitalised after electrocution during hurricane prep

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA man was rushed to the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) Sunday afternoon after he was electrocuted while cutting a tree on Fitzgerald Avenue in Kingston.

Reports are that the man came into contact with live electrical wires while carrying out the task and subsequently fell from the tree, landing on the roof of a nearby building.

Police urges construction companies and crane operators to remove cranes as Hurricane Melissa approaches

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is urging construction companies and crane operators to lower and secure erected cranes immediately as Hurricane Melissa approaches.

“The police are issuing an urgent public safety appeal to all construction companies and crane operators of erected cranes to take immediate preventative action by lowering their cranes to a safe, secured position. This measure is critical to mitigate the significant risk posed by these cranes during the passage of Hurricane Melissa,” the statement said.

Holness outlines multi-layered strategy for post-Melissa recovery

Reading Time: 3 minutesPrime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has outlined a multi-layered strategy for Jamaica’s quick recovery, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The major storm is expected to make landfall as a…

NWC’s major systems remain operational, but turbidity poses challenges in some parishes

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs Hurricane Melissa continues to influence weather conditions across Jamaica, the National Water Commission (NWC) wishes to inform the public that its major water supply systems remain operational and continue to…