A proposal to formally recognise the sacrifices of Jamaica’s security forces was put forward in the Senate on Friday, as ...

The first set of modular homes being procured by the Government to address housing issues in the aftermath of Hurricane ...

EDIP is the cornerstone of the EU’s renewed commitment to bolster its defence readiness. It will strengthen the ability of member states to face current and future threats, enhance the competitiveness ...

Marines and sailors assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, load supplies on a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in Jamaica, Nov. 7, 2025. (Photo: Marine Corps Sgt.

The damage Hurricane Melissa left behind in Jamaica two weeks ago still grips the nation, as they remain in the thick of disaster relief and recovery. On Tuesday, Jamaican officials confirmed the ...

This press release was updated on 7 November 2025 to include the link to the Final compromise text on EDIP. The Council and the European Parliament negotiators reached a provisional agreement on ...

The number of deaths could still grow. The death toll from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 28 in Jamaica, the country's prime minister said in an update Saturday, days after the powerful hurricane made ...

FAIRFAX, Virginia — First responders from across Virginia have been activated by the State Department to respond to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Virginia Task Force 1 is sending a 34 ...

Editor's note: This page summarizes Hurricane Melissa news for Thursday, Oct. 30. For the latest news on Hurricane Melissa, please visit USA TODAY's coverage for Friday, Oct. 31. Parts of the ...

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica — Northwestern Jamaica’s St. James parish felt Hurricane Melissa’s destructive force. In rural areas -- where there was a shortage of drinking water on Thursday -- damaged fishing ...