News GBR Dec 13, 2025

UK mobilises major disaster financing to support Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe United Kingdom has activated a wide suite of disaster-financing tools to support Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which devastated western parishes. UK Minister for the Caribbean Chris…

News JAM Dec 13, 2025

JAMP refutes ‘false Nationwide News report’ of admitted mistake

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Jamaica Accountability Meter Portal (JAMP) says it is correcting a false December 2024 headline published by Nationwide News Network which claimed that JAMP “admits mistake in saying ‘unaccounted for’…

News JAM Dec 13, 2025

UK provides £850,000 to UNICEF to help children recover from Hurricane Melissa

Reading Time: 2 minutesAnthony Henry/Contributor The United Kingdom has directed £850,000 to UNICEF to help protect children affected by Hurricane Melissa, funding essential water and sanitation services, child protection, psychosocial support, and early…

News JAM Dec 13, 2025

Two JCF servicemen charged for assault in 2023 incident

Reading Time: 1 minuteAnthony Henry/Contributor Two Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) servicemen were each offered bail in the amount of J$200,000 when they appeared in the St Mary Parish Court on Thursday (December 11),…

News JAM Dec 13, 2025

White River Fish Sanctuary transformed into climate-resilent hub

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe National Conservation Trust Fund of Jamaica (NCTFJ) has collaborated with the White River Fish Sanctuary to enhance their organisational capacity and support the full solar conversion of their offices…

News JAM Dec 13, 2025

Farmers to receive post-hurricane soil-testing support to guide replanting efforts

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the Agricultural Land Management Division have been mandated to conduct soil tests and guide farmers on replanting, while distributing support items in the…

News JAM Dec 13, 2025

NHT receives 667 applications for post-hurricane disaster relief grant

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe National Housing Trust (NHT) has, to date, received 667 applications from Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa for the disaster relief grant. This was disclosed by managing director Martin Miller…

News JAM Dec 13, 2025

UK engineers and medical teams deliver critical on-the-ground support after Melissa

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Anthony Henry UK Minister Chris Elmore says British personnel have played a critical operational role in Jamaica’s post–Hurricane Melissa recovery, combining engineering support, emergency medical deployments, and resilient infrastructure…

News JAM Dec 13, 2025

Government senator proposes museum and statue to honour Jimmy Cliff’s legacy

Reading Time: 3 minutesGovernment Senator Charles Sinclair has proposed that the former home of late musical icon James ‘Jimmy Cliff’ Chambers be transformed into a museum to honour the reggae legend’s life and…

News JAM Dec 13, 2025

UK-backed humanitarian support, logistics, and cash boosting Jamaica’s Melissa recovery

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBy Anthony Henry New UK-funded humanitarian support is accelerating recovery efforts across Jamaica, according to UK Minister Chris Elmore, who visited the island for two days last week and updated…

News JAM Dec 12, 2025

PNP demands clarity, accountability on government US$150 million JPS loan

Reading Time: 4 minutesPhillip Paulwell, shadow energy minister, is again “demanding comprehensive and transparent clarity” from portfolio counterpart Daryl Vaz on the Government’s approval of the US$150 million loan to the Jamaica Public…

News JAM Dec 12, 2025

PNP mourns the passing of former KSAMC Councillor Ena Spaulding

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe People’s National Party (PNP) is mourning the passing of retired educator and former Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) councillor Ena Spaulding, who died on Monday, December 8….