The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Holness

Warning of life-threatening flooding as storm hits Cuba; path of destruction ripped across Jamaica

In today’s newsletter: Meteorologists have called it ‘a dire situation unfolding in slow motion’ – what will it leave behind?

Jamaica is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful Category 5 storm with sustained winds near 160 mph, bears down on the island.

Shootings left six people dead, including a four-year-old, and nine others injured amid suspected gang violence

Jamaicans voted Andrew Holness, the leader of the centre-right Jamaica Labour party (JLP), into power for a third consecutive term on September 3. Holness beat Mark Golding of the People’s National party (PNP) in a tight election, with the JLP winning 34 seats and the PNP 29.

Incumbent prime minister says country on right trajectory, as opposition leader concedes defeat

Polls point to ‘very close election’ between the Jamaica Labour party and the opposition People’s National party

Caricom summit gives ‘broad support’ for request to Charles as region steps up campaign for justice

Caricom bloc summit committed to prioritising needs of country in grip of heavily armed gangs