A year in limbo

Velecia Ewen shows the two mattresses on the floor that her family of five has been sleeping on in the Petersfield High School teachers’ cottage where they have been living after Hurricane Melissa last October. (Photo: Anthony Lewis) October 30, 2026 Families displaced by Melissa stuck at emergency shelter One year after Hurricane Melissa devastated Westmoreland and left dozens of families homeless, several displaced residents remain stuck in an emergency shelter, their frustration mounting as promised relief remains elusive. More than a dozen people, mostly families, are still housed in the teachers’ cottage at Petersfield High School, where they were relocated after initially taking refuge in the main school building. For Velecia Ewen, a displaced resident of Pullet Lane, and others sharing the cramped shelter, the desire to move on with their lives is growing increasingly urgent. Full story on Pages 6&7 International News, Latest News PARIS, France (AFP)—High-flying businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux vowed Thursday to deliver an "enchanted moment" as he was unveiled as the new hea... GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (CMC) – The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF SPC) has awarded 10 scholarships valued at US$112,000 to... One of the oldest boarding schools in Jamaica, the Malvern-based all-girls’ Hampton School was founded in 1858, two years after its all-boys brother s... International News, Latest News JERUSALEM, Undefined (AFP)—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's camp finished ahead of the opposition but remained well short of a parliamentary majori... The Board of Management at Kingston High School is set to withdraw termination letters it had issued to a number of teachers at the institution follow... GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Survivors of the MV Barima tragedy and relatives of those who died are expected to testify when the Presidential Commission... International News, Latest News, Regional GEORGETOWN, Guyana we–King Charles III began a two-day state visit to Guyana on Thursday, with engagements spanning bilateral relations, British inves... Entertainment, Latest News KINGSTON, Jamaica —Jamaican reggae artiste and Rastafari advocate JahDore, whose given name is Sean McDonald, is calling for justice, accountability a... Facebook Twitter Instagram Polls Recent Posts Archives