Cayman: Civil Servants Rally to Support Hurricane Relief in Jamaica
Cayman Islands Government employees have raised CI$26,030 through the CIG Cares Outreach Programme to support Jamaican communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. All contributions will be directed to the Government of Jamaica’s Relief Fund and the Red Cross to provide immediate…
UWI Celebrates Professorial Appointments in Science, Economics, and Innovation
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, November 28, 2025—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has elevated five of its distinguished lecturers to the esteemed rank of Professor. This noteworthy recognition not only reflects their scholarly excellence but…
The UWI’s Centre for Reparation Research Announces Second International Reparation Debate Competition
Expanding Youth Leadership Across the Caribbean and Diaspora, the Competition returns in 2026 with global reach and digital innovation. The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, November 28, 2025—The Centre for Reparation Research (CRR) at The University of the West Indies…
MHES Issues Travel Advisory on Leptospirosis Outbreak in Jamaica
FromMinistry of Health, Environment On Friday, 21 November, the Jamaican Government declared an outbreak of leptospirosis on their island following the passing of Hurricane Melissa in October. The Jamaican Ministry of Health and Wellness have confirmed 9 cases of leptospirosis…
Rapidly intensifying storms and exceptionally warm waters highlight a dynamic 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
Four storms rapidly intensified this season, including three storms that underwent extreme rapid intensification before exploding into Category 5 hurricanes. > AccuWeather estimates $55 billion to $61 billion in total damage and economic loss was caused by three storms this Atlantic hurricane…
World Cup shake-up: Jamaica stumbles, Curaçao advances, Trinidad eliminated
By Bert Wilkinson From caribbean Life Curacao coach Dean Gorre and players celebrate after they qualify for the World Cup during their match against Jamaica at the National Stadium Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica on Nov. 18, 2025. REUTERS/Gilbert Bellamy TPX…
Polack Post: Caribbean Disaster – Poor Jamaica
By Peter Polack Peter Polack Jamaica has had a difficult week with the unexpected loss of their national football team to a smaller island, their Miss Universe entrant falling off the stage in Thailand and last but not least, their…
Smart Hospitals in Jamaica demonstrate health system resilience
How health facilities retrofitted under a PAHO and UK-funded partnership maintained essential care delivery following Hurricane Melissa Washington, D.C./ Kingston, Jamaica, 20 November, 2025 (PAHO)- When Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica with catastrophic force on October 28, Category 5 winds and storm…
Polack Post: Caribbean Football – David and Goliath
By Peter Polack Peter Polack The national football team from the tiny Curaçao pulled off an unbelievable feat to become the smallest country to qualify for the World Cup. Jamaica was able to achieve that honor in 1998. They are…
World Bank, IDB Estimate Hurricane Melissa Damage to Jamaica Totals All-Time-High of US$8.8 Billion
WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 — The World Bank, in coordination with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), estimate that the physical damage to Jamaica caused by Hurricane Melissa totals US$8.8 billion — equivalent to 41 percent of the country’s 2024 GDP— making…
