AS THE curtains came down on another global climate talks (COP30) recently, head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Inger Andersen had some words of encouragement for countries while acknowledging that there are yet many miles to...
SMALL ISLAND developing states have made another plug for countries to comply with the 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature goal, to limit global warming. “What is the truth for small island developing states and least developed countries? The truth is...
WESTERN BUREAU: When Hurricane Melissa battered Jamaica’s southern and western parishes nearly a month ago, the silence it left behind — dead phones, vanished roads, unanswered calls — sparked a wave of action from the diaspora. Barrel drives,...
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is urging road users to exercise heightened caution, stressing that split-second mechanical failures or lapses can have life-altering consequences. His warning follows Wednesday afternoon's bus crash along the...
Five people have been confirmed dead following a bus crash along the East-West corridor of Highway 2000. The Gleaner has been told that the deceased are three males and two females. The crash, which occurred shortly after 3 p.m. in the...
The Government has formally requested that the international community, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, bilateral development partners, climate finance platforms, and multilateral development banks, assemble a...
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) is condemning what it describes as a "shocking act of sabotage" in Bonham Spring, St Ann, that plunged several communities back into darkness, shortly after crews had successfully restored power. The...
Traffic police and emergency crews are now on the East-West corridor of Highway 2000 responding to a major vehicular crash. The Gleaner understands that the crash, which occured shortly after 3 p.m., involved a public passenger bus and caused...
The death of a Florida teenager on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month has been ruled a homicide, the latest development in a case that has drawn international attention and sparked intense speculation on social media. Anna Kepner’s cause...
The police have recovered the firearm used in Tuesday’s suspected suicide and shooting in Above Rocks, St Catherine. The Gleaner understands that the Beretta pistol, along with two live nine-millimetre rounds, was found at the home of the man...
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton on Wednesday reported more leptospirosis cases and deaths amid the current outbreak arising from Hurricane Melissa. Tufton told a special press conference at Jamaica House that there are now 11...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 11:43 AM
Energy Minister Daryl Vaz says the gap in the funding needed to allow the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to quickly restore electricity to the entire island is expected to be narrowed further with a drawdown from the Electricity Disaster...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 11:31 AM
Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon says a shift system is to be introduced at schools still recovering from Hurricane Melissa as more repairs are being undertaken. Morris Dixon said more schools have been brought back on stream,...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 10:51 AM
The Ministry of Local Government is looking to prefabricated housing solutions as an alternative arrangement to relocate hurricane evacuees, particularly those in schools, as well as members of the homeless population. Portfolio Minister Desmond...
The National Water Commission (NWC) is establishing temporary water supply stations in communities that remain without potable water following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Corporate Public Relations Manager at the NWC, Delano Williams, said...
RIO CAUTO, Cuba (AP) — Thousands of Cubans remain without power, water or proper shelter almost a month after Hurricane Melissa pummelled the island’s eastern region as one of the strongest Atlantic storms in history. By day, families walk...
Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr Alfred Dawes is warning that Jamaica could “pay with lives” if it fails to prepare for a major public-health crisis following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. With the United Nations...
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s arrival numbers remain sharply down three weeks after Hurricane Melissa battered the island, leaving thousands of hotel rooms offline until well into 2026. But on Monday, a small yet symbolic victory touched down at...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 12:09 AM
The Government of Jamaica and the European Union (EU) have praised their partnership on the multibillion-dollar Citizen Security Plan (CSP), saying the initiative has achieved major milestones in community safety and will play a critical role in...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 12:09 AM
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has mobilised an initial US$2 million in Resilient Recovery grants to support Jamaica’s rebuilding efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. This follows a surge mission to Jamaica by...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 12:08 AM
This is the third in a series highlighting Youth Voices in Hurricane Melissa recovery, featuring young people’s perspectives on resilience, rebuilding and the future after the storm. To rebuild – and how to rebuild – that is the question. The...
The parish of St Elizabeth was among 12 Anglican parishes established between 1655 and 1675, named after Elizabeth, Lady Modyford, wife of Governor Thomas Modyford. In 1773, Black River replaced Lacovia as the parish capital. Once called...
Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 12:07 AM
When 12-year-old Nyla Wright learnt she had been awarded a coveted scholarship, her first emotion was simple and sincere joy. For her mother, Trishana Wright, the moment was just as powerful. “It was a happy feeling,” Mrs Wright shared. “We are...
WESTERN BUREAU: When Hurricane Melissa ripped across Jamaica, tearing apart communities and leaving families desperate for relief, help came from a place many Jamaicans never expected, the world’s largest home-improvement retailer, Home Depot. In...
The Westmoreland Public Health Department is urging residents to exercise caution when purchasing trucked water, particularly in communities experiencing shortages following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Health Promotion and Education...
