Thursday, 4 December 2025

What's Happening - December 4, 2024

The Human Dogs And Donkeys

Today, I will take a look at some animals that have helped man over the years, and we treat them with disrespect. We also abuse them.

One day, I was on my avenue walking, and I saw a youngster with a dog that was running behind him and wagging its tail. He abruptly spun around and shouted at the dog, "Yu no 'ear mi say no falla mi." 

The dog did not respond to his directive, so the youngster spun around a second time and delivered a kick to the belly of the dog. The dog howled in excruciating pain and lay on the sidewalk as if he were incapacitated.

I asked the youngster, "Why did he do that?" 

His quick response was, " im wo 'ear."

I said to myself that if that youngster's parents had delivered a few kicks to his stomach, he would be a better person today. I was annoyed. Dogs make such great friends.

That is why when I saw the video below, which was intended to be amusing, I was annoyed. Donkeys work hard for many of us to go to high schools and universities, yet we don't think much of them, and we abuse them. The state has a responsibility to protect these animals.

When we want to say something derogatory about someone, we tell them that they are like a dog. We see donkeys as stupid. The real challenge is that there are enough two-foot donkeys who are the real problems and not our quadruped friends.

This video will probably explain it better.


Some Social Media Creators Must See The Psychiatrist!!!

I have decided to monitor what is happening on social media sites such as TikTok and X. A significant amount of the material on these sites should be cleaned out by the NSWMA. I am convinced that many of these social media creators have mental issues. When you get so obsessed with a person or persons, and you become abusive, then the psychiatrist needs to examine you. I hope the police are monitoring these sites. It is only a matter of time before someone will act out these thoughts. I believe that the security of our leaders has to be high on the agenda at this time.

The next video would give a crocodile an upset stomach. I tried my best to mute parts of the video, but I still wanted you to get a feel of what was posted. Some people are calling for criminal liability for some of these utterances. I strongly believe the police need to monitor these individuals who are posting these videos and making certain statements. One day, one day, they will take it out on someone or several persons. A mass murderer, possibly?

I am recommending at this stage that children should not be allowed to have social media accounts.


Another Son of Jamaica Is Gone

Lance Henry Jr.

Lance Henry Jr. has passed on. He was an elder at Swallowfield Chapel, and he is also Dr Philip Henry's brother. Commander John McFarlane is his cousin, and he is Miss Jamaica Universe Gabrielle Henry's uncle.

He died, leaving his wife, three adult children, and a granddaughter.


NTSB Preliminary Report on Plane Crash in Florida

It is reported that a flight piloted by a missionary, accompanied by his daughter, was taking hurricane supplies to Jamaica. Minister Vaz said at the time that the pilot did not have permission to land in Jamaica. We have not been told what was stated on the submitted flight plan. The foreign media continue to report that the flight was coming to Jamaica.

Who would have unloaded the plane in Jamaica and received the items? So far I have not heard any comment from any local person.

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Students' Loan Bureau Offers Debt Reset Programme

JIS Press Release - December 3, 2025

Applications are now open for the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) Debt Reset Programme, offering significant waivers for delinquent accounts and credits for those in good standing. 

The programme runs between December 1, 2025 and April 30, 2026.

SLB Executive Director, Nickeisha Walsh, said the programme is an opportunity for students to reduce their loan balances, eliminate accumulated charges and establish a more sustainable path towards repayment.

“It will allow the students to clear their arrears by SLB offering a 50 per cent waiver on your interest arrears, 100 per cent waiver on your charges and 100 per cent waiver on your insurance fees, and the student will be able to close this within five months,” she explained.

She was addressing Wednesday’s (December 3) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

The SLB has 35,360 active loans, of which 8,890 are current, 11,634 are delinquent and 14,836 loans are in moratorium. 

After enrolling in the Debt Reset Programme, students become eligible for a further two per cent reduction in their interest rate if they remain current for one year. 

“This will allow students now to reduce their repayment costs and also get an opportunity to have more disposable income,” Ms. Walsh said. 

She noted that the SLB will also reward students who continue to make their payments despite financial challenges.

“We will be giving $100,000 to be applied on all of those student loan accounts.

We have 8,890 students and come next week $100,000 will be applied to their account. This is about encouraging them to continue to be good customers,” she shared. 

Ms. Walsh encouraged SLB customers to take full advantage of the debt reset opportunity. 

“Bringing your loan current and maintaining consistent payments enables us to continue supporting the next generation of students,” Ms. Walsh said. 

For her part, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, said that the Government is proud to institute the programme.

“I am proud to say that despite [Hurricane] Melissa, despite everything that has happened, we're here today to announce this Debt Reset [Programme],” she noted.


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Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Third Supplimentary Estimates Shows Budgetary Increase of JAD106 Million

 JIS Press Release - December 3

The Hon. Fayval Williams


Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Tuesday (December 2), tabled the Third Supplementary Estimates for fiscal year 2025/26 in the House of Representatives.

The revised Estimates of Expenditure shows the budgetary allocation moving from $1,270,538,106 to $1,376,876,935, representing an increase of approximately $106 million.

In her remarks, Mrs. Williams noted that in addition to the normal operations of government for which supplementary provisions are made, the Third Supplementary Estimates include $29.3 billion (US$142 million) allocated for Hurricane Melissa response and relief efforts.

 “The Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development will receive the largest share of $7.2 billion for road infrastructure and procurement of 3,300 containerised folding units of housing,” she stated.

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development has been allocated $4.6 billion to support post‑hurricane relief efforts, finance the National Solid Waste Management Authority’s pre‑ and post‑hurricane clean-up operations, and provide assistance to municipal corporations.

The Ministry of Tourism will receive $3.4 billion to support recovery of the tourism sector. 

“The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change is being allocated $3.2 billion to continue the restoration work of the water and sewerage network. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining will also be allocated $3 billion for relief and recovery within the agriculture and fisheries sector,” Mrs. Williams said.

Additionally, the Ministry of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications has been allocated $1.5 billion.

 “Alongside those Melissa-induced spending is the Government’s own spending to keep government going,” Minister Williams said.

The Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) of Parliament will convene Wednesday (December 3) to examine the revised Estimates of Expenditure.

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Public Health Official Warns About Dengue

JIS Press Release - December 2, 2025


Mr. Steve Morris

Chief Public Health Inspector for Westmoreland, Steve Morris, is urging residents to strengthen personal protection measures and actively support vector-control initiatives, as the parish intensifies its dengue-prevention efforts.

“We still have to be reminding our residents, especially about [the importance of] search and destroy [activities] in and around their premises,” he told JIS News. 

Mr. Morris encourages residents to “protect themselves with repellents at night and, importantly, support the vector-control workers, especially in the evenings when they carry out fogging”.

He disclosed that several teams have faced hostility while conducting fogging operations in communities.

“We have had officers hit with stones and had to retreat from areas. Support our teams when they come out, and do not abuse them or stone them. Allow them to do what they are here to do,” the public health inspector urged. 

Mr. Morris reported that fogging and household inspections are ongoing across the parish, supported by 25 temporary task workers alongside the core public health team of 59 officers,

“They are going out during the day doing their larvicide work and health education in homes, and in the morning and evening we’re doing fogging,” he noted, adding that task workers are expected to remain in the parish until January.

Regarding leptospirosis, Mr. Morris confirmed that Westmoreland has received both notifications and laboratory-confirmed cases, and noted that the Ministry of Health and Wellness has circulated the related figures.

He explained that although rodents are often blamed, domestic and farm animals account for the majority of confirmed cases.

 “Over 90 per cent of the confirmed cases of leptospirosis are from domestic animals and pets,” he indicated.

Following recent rains and the emergence of several new springs, Mr. Morris cautioned that some water sources may be contaminated.

“Some of them are running through animal farms… and so they may be contaminated. Wear your water boots; don’t just walk into them barefooted,” he urged.

The Public Health Department has intensified public education across communities, advising residents to avoid wading in floodwaters, which can allow bacteria to enter the body through cuts. 

Health inspectors have also been distributing chlorine tablets to help residents safely treat drinking water, as piped supplies continue to stabilise.

Mr. Morris reported that the outreach efforts are yielding results, noting that “the number of persons at these springs has decreased significantly… .   I would say the message is getting through”.


Editor's Note

I encourage those who send press releases to ensure they are written in a way that even a secondary school graduate can understand.

It is best to focus on one main point in the release, rather than trying to cover too many points in a single release.

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Tuesday, 2 December 2025

The Bahamian Consul General's Video That Went Viral - Jamaicans Love Bahamians!

The Bahamian Consul General serving in Jamaica
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The Bahamian Consul General was featured in a video inviting victims of Hurricane Melissa to come and enjoy fresh water from the Bahamian desalination water system set up by members of the Bahamian security forces in Falmouth, Trelawny. A simple video that went viral. I am still trying to understand why it did. It came across as very natural and caring. When she said in the video from my little island to your big island,"I said, "Ah, so sweet.'" 

Consul General Mrs Alveta Knight, you have the whole of Jamaica falling in love with you. I got a few calls from Jamaicans who fell in love with the video, and they wanted to know if it was a fake video or not. Watch the video below and find out for yourself.


The video is not fake, and it is the Bahamian Consul General posted in Jamaica, Mrs Alveta Knight, speaking in the video. The video became so popular that she had to send out the video shown below. You know the saying, 'It is too good to be true.'  In this case it is good, and it is true.


Thanks to you and the people of your country for your support. I look forward to having you as my guest on Omega Radio, during my programme SpotOn on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 1215 to 1250 EST.

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Looking For Excellent Customer Service?

In the past, people used to complain about the poor level of customer service in the public sector. Currently, I believe that many public sector departments offer better customer service in comparison to some private sector businesses. The NHF, NIS, and CAC are some of the public sector departments where one will get great customer service. 

There have been some complaints about the NIS and the AGD concerning the need to present life certificates quarterly. Hopefully, that will be resolved when we have NIDs fully implemented so that when you die, the records of government agencies that pay us retirement benefits will be updated automatically.

I believe that the level of customer service in the private sector has dropped significantly. At the bottom of the list are the supermarkets, followed by some of the remittance offices. The PSOJ needs to push for a new initiative, 'Putting the customer first.' If organisations improve customer service, this would help to improve the attitude of our people. Giving good customer service should be inculcated in our children in schools.

When last have you been to a store or an office, and someone greeted you with a pleasant voice and a smile saying, "Good day. Thanks for visiting us today. How may I assist you?" When you are leaving, someone says to you, "Thanks for choosing us today. It was our pleasure to serve you. We look forward to seeing you in the near future. Have a good day."

Where can we find an outstanding receptionist like Gillian Turnbull, who was the sole Air Jamaica receptionist at Harbour Street in Kingston? Her beautiful voice and her charming personality would put any caller at ease. She could compete with many broadcasters on radio and television in those days. She knew what good customer service was all about.

Talking about bad customer service, I have not even started to mention the banks and the utility companies. The poor level of customer service is negatively impacting our people. If the people do not respect themselves and continue to accept poor customer service, then it will be business as usual.

Click on the icon below and listen to this person complaining about how a senior citizen was treated at the tax office in Cross Roads.


This customer complains about how he was treated at Courts Jamaica. Click on the icon below to listen to the complaint.


Let us expose these people when they give poor customer service. Management could help by ensuring that staff members wear name tags so customers can identify them.

Record your customer service experiences and WhatsApp them to me at 876 816-5261 and help to make a difference.

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Monday, 1 December 2025

Bird Flu Virus Close To Jamaica

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The Cayman Islands Government has reported the presence of the H5 avian influenza, or bird flu, in a bird in the Cayman Islands.

The virus was discovered when several dead turkeys were found on the island.

We need to hear from the Ministry of Health and Wellness in Jamaica on this matter because the Cayman Islands are next door to Jamaica. 

People must ensure that they check with the authorities before taking birds or any other animals into the island. You could end up wiping out the few birds we have left.

If you know of anyone smuggling birds, animals, and plants into the island, report them immediately, or you can send me a WhatsApp message at 876 816-5261. We certainly cannot afford to wipe out any of our industries at this time.

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Great Post Melissa News For Jamaica!

Press Release From The IMF - December 1, 2025


Washington, DC: Following Hurricane Melissa and at the request of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, CAF –Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank Group (WBG) have jointly assembled a comprehensive package of up to US$6.7 billion over three years to strengthen Jamaica’s recovery and reconstruction efforts.

 This coordinated effort reflects a unified commitment to help Jamaica pursue a fiscally responsible, long-term recovery through a combination of emergency preparedness financing, sovereign financing, grant support and private sector investments. The announcement comes ahead of the call Prime Minister Holness will hold with representatives from the international financial institutions to discuss implementation plans.

Rapid Early Response Enabled by Jamaica’s Planning

Jamaica’s robust disaster risk financing framework enabled a rapid flow of funds to meet urgent response needs. This framework facilitated an immediate inflow of critical liquidity to supplement the Government’s own contingency resources, for a total of US$662 million as follows:

  • US$37 million from the Government of Jamaica’s Contingency Fund and National Natural Disaster Reserve Fund.
  • US$91 million from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF). US$150 million from the WBG Catastrophe Bond.
  • US$300 million available from the IDB’s Contingent Credit Facility (CCF).
  • US$42 million (scalable to US$84 million) available upon request under the World Bank Group’s Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat DDO).

Recovery Needs and Institutional Support

With damages estimated at US$8.8 billion, recovery will require significant resources and long-term investments. Comprehensive recovery planning is already underway, focusing on critical priorities and reinforcing Jamaica’s resilience. CAF, CDB, IDB Group, IMF and WBG are working closely with the Government of Jamaica and other partners to support this process. 

To that end, a new financial support package of up to US$3.6 billion could be made available to finance the Government’s recovery and reconstruction program over the next three years, comprising:

  • CAF: up to US$1 billion for priority areas identified by the Government of Jamaica.
  • CDB: up to US$200 million in financing in priority areas identified by the Government, including resilient national and community infrastructure, and small business support.
  • IDB: up to US$1 billion in sovereign financing in priority areas where its technical expertise and long-standing engagement can have sustained impact. IMF: Jamaica has requested access under the large natural disaster window of the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) which could amount to a loan of up to US$415 million.
  • World Bankup to US$1 billion in sovereign financing, including budget support, partial risk guarantees and investment projects in critical sectors.

Technical Assistance and Grant Support

To ensure Jamaica’s recovery is effective, resilient, and informed by global best practices, the five institutions are also providing technical assistance and policy advisory services —funded by grants—that draw on global experience and best practices in disaster response. So far, US$12 million in grants has already been mobilized from the IDB, the WBG and CAF, with more to come.  

Mobilizing Private Investment for Resilience

Engaging private capital will be essential not only to scale up recovery efforts, but also to preserve fiscal space. The IDB Group’s and World Bank Group’s regional platforms are designed to blend public and private solutions from the outset. Together, IDB Invest and the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) are actively working to attract and mobilize an initial estimate of US$2.4 billion in private investment to support Jamaica’s recovery and reconstruction—split equally between the IDB Group and the World Bank Group.

A Shared Commitment to Build Forward Better

The World Bank Group, CAF, CDB, IDB Group, and IMF remain committed to ensuring that Jamaica's recovery is grounded in a comprehensive and collaborative approach that leverages both international partnership and private sector engagement. By combining robust financial instruments, technical guidance, and a shared commitment to building forward better, Jamaica is well-positioned not only to restore what was lost but also to strengthen its resilience to future disasters. Continued partnership and innovation will remain central as Jamaica charts a stronger, more resilient future for all its citizens.

 Editor's Note

All of Jamaica should understand that this support cannot be a handout to people. This is a time when we must live within our means and ensure that we earn our way out of this predicament. Government must be the facilitator, the people must be the creator and out country the winner. We will build bigger and better.

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Hon. Horace Chang Deputy PM, Recuperating After Surgery

 Office of the Prime Minister Press Release - December 1, 2025


Hon. Dr Horace Chang OJ

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, the Honourable Dr. Horace Chang, OJ, MP, underwent an elective procedure over the weekend and is recuperating well. 

During this period, the Ministry of National Security and Peace will be overseen by the Prime Minister. 

We wish our Deputy Prime Minister a speedy recovery and a quick resumption of duties.


Editor's Note

An elective surgery can be scheduled, and one's life is not at risk. A knee replacement and any cosmetic surgeries fall into that category. 

People sent me messages asking me what elective surgery means. 

When you send out press releases with technical terms, please add an explanation for these terms. Remember to Keep It Simple (KIS)!

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Sunday, 30 November 2025

What's Happening - December 1, 2025

Christopher Martin Hurts Himself On Stage




A report from IRIE FM states that Christopher Martin fell off the stage during a performance at the Radisson Blu in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and suffered injuries. The state of his injuries are not known at this stage, but he is getting medical attention. Recently, Miss Jamaica Universe also suffered a similar mishap in Thailand.


JPS Press Release - November 30, 2025

(Kingston, November 29, 2025)   Persons in areas impacted by Hurricane Melissa must ensure that their properties are safe to receive electrical power. Homes and businesses affected by flooding, heavy winds and structural damage of any kind whatsoever, should be examined by a licensed electrician to ensure that they are safe for reconnection to the power grid.

“A licensed electrician will advise you of your next steps, and if you need to be recertified by the Government Electrical Regulator (GER) to ensure that your premises meet the safety standards for receiving electricity,” the Company urged.

Hurricane Melissa, an unprecedented Category 5 storm system, made landfall on Jamaica on October 28, leaving a trail of destruction.  

Customers are being reminded that electrical safety standards for private properties are monitored and approved by the Government Electrical Regulator.

And The Accidents or Incidents Continue


Whenever there is an accident, you always have more than enough on-the-spot judges. Always remember that sometimes when you fight for your right, you end up being dead right.

The Hon. Dorothy Pine-McLarty OJ, has died.


The Hon. Dorothy Pine-McLarty OJ

I just got news that The Hon. Dorothy Pine-McLarty has passed on. The Prime Minister on his social media page said the following:

"Mrs Pine-McLarty dedicated her life to strengthening our democracy, upholding integrity, and serving the Jamaican people with courage and grace. She was a truly exceptional attorney. In 1973, Mrs Pine-McLarty became the first woman partner of Myers, Fletcher & Gordon. She was later appointed as the first managing partner of their London office. She is also Jamaica's first woman Chair of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica and a public servant in the truest sense. Mrs Pine-McLarty also served as a director of several corporate boards.

I extend deepest condolences to her family, friends, colleagues, and all Jamaicans whose lives were touched by her service. May her soul rest in peace."

The Prime Minister Answers Dr Brown Burke



Jamaican In Prison Is Proud

Someone just sent me a video of a Jamaican in prison in the United States of America. The man was proudly showing off his prison cell. He should be back home soon, and I am sure there will be a massive welcoming home party for him. He might even join the legal fraternity and end up in the House of Parliament.

He will not be the first ex-convict the nation will hug up and turn into a star, yet the little man who stole some ackees because he was hungry is an embarrassment to the country.

I can see the Jamaican youngsters emulating this ex-convict. Jah Jah help us. Lord help us. What a life!

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SOS - Family in Coleville, Manchester Needs Help

There is a family in Coleville, Manchester, a Melissa victim who needs your support. They need tarpaulin, solar lamps and food. This family is urgently in need of help. Please send me a WhatsApp message at 876 816-5261 if you can help.

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Diaspora Members Urged To Support Adopt-A-Clinic

Press Release From The Ministry of Health and Wellness - November 28,2025

The Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton


Members of the Jamaican Diaspora are being urged to support the Adopt-A-Clinic Programme, by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

 The Minister said this would represent a meaningful contribution to primary healthcare, in the ongoing rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Melissa.

Addressing a recent virtual meeting, hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica, in Washington DC,  United States (US), the Minister said that an individual, entity or a group of individuals can express interest in a “special adoption” of a health centre, and it could be in their community, where the support “would bring back, in a meaningful way, health services within a community where the impact has been great”. 

Dr. Tufton told the forum that during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, the country lost a lot of vehicles for the movement of people, movement of health services, movement of vector workers and equipment, and that a lot of ambulances were destroyed.

“The equipment that does the spraying, or the mobile clinics, an ambulance, for example, cost $25 million.  We work with Toyota Jamaica. They convert those vehicles, regular high-speed buses, and they can build it out to be an ambulance at a cheaper cost,” he said.

Dr. Tufton said the cost for one of the vehicles could be about US$100,000, and that a “couple of persons could come together and make that donation, or one could contribute towards it”.

“There is a lot of flexibility but the mobility of health services is critical, and we did suffer a lot last year, and we felt this was a good thing to package as a possible donation,” the Minister said.

Dr. Tufton said the Ministry is big on primary healthcare, providing health services in communities through mobile health clinics, and persons in the diaspora can provide support to that area of public health, because “mobile health clinics are a big part of the future”.

“We are going into communities and filling prescriptions until the health centres and the pharmacies are back up and running, and this [mobile clinic] is a valuable piece of equipment that can really go a far way to helping to take healthcare to communities in rural Jamaica. And that would be a great donation by anyone or any group,” he said.

The Minister also reported that the sector lost a lot of diagnostic equipment because of water damage when roofs were blown off, and that the Ministry will provide specifications to persons or entities wishing to  donate equipment.

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SOS - Family in Coleville, Manchester Needs Help

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Waterborne Diseases Not A Threat To Tourists Who Visit Tourist Areas In Jamaica

The Hon. Dr Christopher Tufton


Mr Christopher Tufton, Minister of Health and Wellness, speaks to the challenge posed by waterborne illnesses. He says the information given is intended to protect Jamaicans, and that we are in a big tourism space, and there is an obligation to ensure tourists are safe.


Click the icon below to listen to Dr Christopher Tufton.



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