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One Week After Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica Rising from the Rubble

It has been one week since Category Five Hurricane Melissa tore into Jamaica’s southwest coast on October 28, leaving a nation in shock, mourning, and trying to rebuild.

Tonight, the official death toll stands at 32 lives lost, with another eight deaths still under investigation. Behind every number are families grieving, communities traumatized, and a country still coming to terms with the scale of what has happened.

Despite the pain, this first week has also shown something else: a massive, coordinated effort to save lives, restore basic services, and stand with those who lost everything.

News, Politics

Jamaica General Elections 2025: Andrew Holness Secures Historic Third Term

Prime Minister Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) have carved their place in Jamaica’s political history, winning the island’s 19th general election and securing an unprecedented third consecutive term in office. The victory, though narrow, underscores the JLP’s resilience amid mounting public concerns about corruption, inequality, and economic pressures.

History, News

A Third City for Jamaica: Prime Minister Holness Announces Bold Urban Development in St. Elizabeth

In a historic move set to redefine Jamaica’s urban and economic landscape, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative — the creation of Jamaica’s third city — to be purposefully built in the parish of St. Elizabeth. This transformative project, revealed during the grand opening of KFC Black River on July 26, 2025, signals a new chapter in national development and promises to shift the axis of progress to the island’s often-overlooked south coast.