Over 50 patients seen at Black River field hospital, two more field hospitals coming
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says the field hospital which was opened…
Over 50 patients seen at Black River field hospital, two more field hospitals coming
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says the field hospital which was opened in Black River, St Elizabeth, yesterday, has seen about 50 patients over the last 24 hours.
CCRIF to make second payout of J$3.4 billion to Jamaica
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Financing Facility (CCRIF) has announced that it will make a second payout of J$3.4 billion (US$21.1 million) to the Government of Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, due to the triggering of the Government’s excess rainfall parametric insurance policy.
US warship enters Panama Canal, heading towards Caribbean
PANAMA CITY, Panama (AFP) — A US-guided missile cruiser, USS Lake Erie, was seen crossing the Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Caribbean Friday night after the Donald Trump Administration deployed warships near the coast of Venezuela.
Jamaican wrestler wins bronze at Junior Pan American Games
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Jamaican Tyler Tracy created history on Friday, becoming the country’s first ever wrestling medalist at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay.
Trump says 2026 World Cup draw set for December in Washington
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)-US President Donald Trump announced Friday that the draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held in Washington on December 5 — and then jokingly asked if he could keep the golden trophy for himself.
Hurricane Erin strengthens into Category 4; Outer Banks brace for dangerous storm surge
Hurricane Erin intensified and grew in size on Monday as people fled North Carolina’s Outer Banks and forecasters warned of “life-threatening” rip currents and surf conditions along the entire East Coast.
