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Jamaica under flash flood watch, hurricane warning discontinued

Hurricane warning remains in effect for Jamaica

Flow says most mobile customers still connected

At least four major hospitals significantly damaged by Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa downgrades to Category 4 but continues to impact Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

Gov't launches Support Jamaica website for Melissa relief

Nearly 6,000 in shelters amid Hurricane Melissa

Category 5 Melissa now set to make landfall in St Elizabeth

Approximately 240,000 JPS customers without power

Attempted robbery of wholesale in Montego Bay foiled by police

No pick 3, just category 5! Hurricane Melissa washes out lottery games

Tufton: Three killed, 13 injured while preparing for Hurricane Melissa

KSAMC says claims that persons are being charged to access shelters not true

Reporting conditions for persons out on bail paused until November 3

UWI postpones graduation ceremonies due to passage Hurricane Melissa

‘Kush’ hopeful Melissa will spare Treasure Beach

Jamaicans must comply with no-movement and evacuation orders under disaster measures - Police

Measures in place to keep prisoners safe, says corrections department

Mandeville residents flock bakery to stock up on bread

JUTC bus services paused due to Melissa

Up to 50,000 Jamaicans could be relocated due to Melissa -McKenzie

Over 51,000 Jamaicans without power so far due to Melissa

Trucks remove 500 loads of silt from Sandy Gully

Hurricane Melissa now expected to make landfall in Westmoreland

Rocky Point and Portland Cottage residents heed warning to evacuate

Treasure Beach farmer worried for residents with zinc roofs and board houses

St Elizabeth farmer offers his house to community for shelter as Hurricane Melissa nears

Relief supplies from Florida-based groups on standby for Jamaica

'Shelters are safe': McKenzie urges residents in vulnerable areas to seek refuge

TIFFANY PRYCE - STAR Writer

TIFFANY PRYCE - STAR Writer

‘No curfew, please!’ - Vendors beg gov’t not to implement Melissa lockdown measures
October 29, 2025

Vendors staying put in Coronation Market
October 28, 2025

Addicts saved by drug court
October 23, 2025

Tensions high in Linstead
October 22, 2025

School opens doors to calm community tensions
October 22, 2025

These drums aren’t just instruments, they’re passports to the world.

Drum maker Phillip Supersad beats a global rhythm
October 16, 2025

Sayeed Campbell proudly graduates from Nain High School.

Former state ward wants to be a social worker
October 15, 2025

Stalker making woman’s life hell for six years
October 09, 2025

An Island Imports Limited home.

Prefab houses shake up housing market
October 03, 2025

Cops say St Thomas is a drug-trafficking hub
October 01, 2025

Presenters lead a discussion at the Women in Film Industry Symposium.

Film symposium opens doors for women
September 30, 2025

Bailey

TikTok creators thrilled by swearing-in invite
September 23, 2025

Rosalee

Heartbroken ‘Jakes’ blames Rosalee - But says she would never hurt their children
September 22, 2025

Stacey Knight

Knight gives supporters a glimpse of Gordon House
September 18, 2025

Suicidal behaviour linked to childhood trauma
September 05, 2025

One of Smith’s pieces.

Textile artist turning rugs into masterpieces
September 04, 2025

Some of the winners of the day’s competitions show off their medals.

Group aims to inspire inner-city youth
September 02, 2025

Rajaun Drummonds (left) receives the award for Top Boy for PEP at the Petrojam Awards Ceremony.

Rajaun beats physical challenges to be PEP star
September 01, 2025

‘Once it rains, it means stay home’ - May Pen residents tired of flooding
August 29, 2025

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