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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

Lone woman flees as Port Royal residents defy Hurricane Melissa warning

Gov't moves to curb price gouging ahead of TS Melissa

Storm fears lead to low fish sales in Old Harbour Bay

TS Melissa reforms over Central Caribbean

TS Melissa shifts east but Jamaica not in the clear yet

Man charged after deadly fight over stolen shoes

Jamaica braces for TS Melissa as storm strengthens in the Caribbean

Kent Village resident plans to party rain or shine

TS Melissa could become major hurricane by weekend - Met Service

Vaz ready to waive tolls if panic hits highways

FLOW and Digicel say systems ready for TS Melissa

UWI Mona tells students to leave halls as Melissa nears

JUTC to keep buses running while conditions safe

Met service urges Jamaicans to stay alert as Melissa speeds up

Fuel supplies secure, says Vaz as storm nears Jamaica

McKenzie appeals to Port Royal residents to relocate if ordered

Public hospitals in emergency mode ahead of TS Melissa

TS Melissa creeps closer to Jamaica, hurricane watch activated

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NEPA probes fish kill along Palisadoes Road
October 21, 2025

Murder accused ‘Shakka’ walks free on $1m bail
October 21, 2025

‘It breaks my heart’ - Heartbroken mom pleads for compassion after son blamed in deadly highway crash
October 21, 2025

Empty Opposition seats in Parliament following a walkout by members during the sitting of the House of Representatives on October 21.

Opposition storms out of Parliament after clash with Speaker Holness
October 21, 2025

Jamaica Eye footage lands woman in jail for $1.2m theft in Spanish Town
October 21, 2025

Heavy rain on Old Hope Road yesterday forced the postponement of the Manning Cup match between hosts Jamaica College and St Andrew Technical High.

Met Service issues severe weather alert
October 21, 2025

Wanted man Adaine Foster, otherwise called 'Jahvid Smith' captued by police in Denham Town

Murder suspect ‘Jahvid Smith’ captured in Denham Town
October 21, 2025

This NOAA image shows Tropical Storm Melissa's projected path through the Central Caribbean Sea. (NOAA via AP)

Update | TS Melissa prompts Tropical Storm Watch for Jamaica
October 21, 2025

Ronald Reddie (right) is assisted by his son, Omar, as he drinks soup in the comfort of their new house in Gayle, St Mary.

Blind man wished for last days in comfort
October 21, 2025

Mathematics teacher at Charlie Smith High School in Kingston, Erica Thompson.

Former Charlie Smith student returns as math teacher
October 21, 2025

Calvin Dawkins

Man suffers spinal injury after tree-trimming mishap
October 21, 2025

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