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Gov't directs JPS to explore underground placement of power

Teens robbed and sexually assaulted during Hellshire Beach birthday celebration

JCF sergeant dies suddenly at work

Westmoreland women grateful for life after losing homes to Hurricane Melissa

Transport Authority warns greedy taxi drivers stop overcharging after Hurricane Melissa

Elderly man killed while crossing road in St Ann

Christopher Martin Foundation brings hope to children hit by Hurricane Melissa

Education Ministry mobilises mental health team to support teachers affected by Hurricane Melissa

Bounty Killer, DJ Khaled step up to help rebuild Western Jamaica

Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 32

Kingston man faces murder charge after deadly road trap

Residents in Black River receive care packages

Firefighter homeless after battling Hurricane Melissa on the frontline

Water returns to more communities in St Elizabeth and Manchester

Traffic Authority resumes limited operations Monday

Sangster to resume commercial flights Saturday

Business man charged with rape of 11-y-o girl

Gov't cracks down on greedy taxi drivers amid storm recovery

Pregnant teen among 19 dead after Hurricane Melissa

Flow and Digicel networks hit hard by Hurricane Melissa - Vaz

Trelawny baker dies from suspected generator fumes after Hurricane Melissa

All toll roads remain free of cost - Vaz

'Barry G' hailed for promotion of reggae and dancehall music

Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 19

UWI suspends classes at Western and Mona campuses following Hurricane Melissa

13 relief flights to arrive in Jamaica today

US search and rescue teams join efforts to help Western Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa destroys St Ann restaurant, owner stays positive

Homeless man buried beneath collapsed container during Hurricane Melissa

Gov't warns donors of online Hurricane Melissa relief scams

SIMONE MORGAN-LINDO - âSTAR Writer

SIMONE MORGAN-LINDO - âSTAR Writer

Woman’s body spent two days in closet - Residents recall hurricane victim’s final moments
November 05, 2025