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Gov’t Committed to Modernising Public Sector

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Administration remains committed to modernising the public sector to deliver services that are faster, more reliable, and more transparent. “Through the continued rollout of the Public Sector Transformation Programme, we...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, tours the St. Elizabeth Infirmary on Saturday (Nov. 15), to get a firsthand look at the extent of damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Emergency Repairs to Be Undertaken at St. Elizabeth Infirmary

Commanding Officer for St. James, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Eron Samuels, gives remarks during the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held in Montego Bay on Thursday (November 13).

Murders Down in St. James

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (November 13).

353 Individuals Remain in Emergency Shelters Across St. James Following Hurricane Melissa

Managing Director of the Water Resources Authority (WRA), Peter Clarke, gives an update on the flooding in Content, Manchester, caused by a rise in groundwater, during a Special Press Briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery, held at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Thursday (November 13). The WRA is also monitoring the flooding situation in various areas across central and western parishes.

WRA Monitoring Rise in Groundwater

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, in Montego Bay, on Thursday ( November 13).

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Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony in Montego Bay to Be Scaled Down

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says this year’s Christmas tree-lighting event in the city will be scaled down, reflecting the parish’s ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (November 13), Mayor Vernon said that while the festive tradition will continue, the celebrations will be modest. “Normally we...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 13).

7 months ago Disaster ReliefHurricane Relief & RecoveryWorks / Construction

Gov’t Earmarks $5B for Post-Hurricane Emergency Infrastructure Recovery

Cabinet has approved $5 billion to undertake emergency repairs to roads and gullies, reopen roads, and carry out drain-cleaning activities following the passage of Category Five Hurricane Melissa This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during a press briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday...

Members of Eltham High School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, who visited the William Knibb Memorial High School in Falmouth, Trelawny, on November 12 to assist with hurricane relief efforts. They are (from left) Vice Principal, Dr. Gregory Allen; Nicole Davis; Richard Reid; Dwayne Brown; and Glenville Holmes.

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Eltham High Lends Support to William Knibb Memorial High in Trelawny

Officials of Eltham High School, Spanish Town, in St. Catherine say the school is committed to assisting with relief efforts at institutions in western Jamaica to show solidarity with those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Led by Vice Principal, Dr. Gregory Allen, a delegation made up of educators and members of the school's Manning Cup football team, travelled to the badly...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States (US) and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, provides an update on Jamaica’s post-hurricane recovery during a recent regular sitting of the OAS Permanent Council at the organisation

7 months ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Thanks Hemispheric Partners for Post-Hurricane Melissa Support

Jamaica is grateful for the outpouring of solidarity and assistance from Organization of American States (OAS) member countries in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, says Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson. The Ambassador, who is the country’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, conveyed appreciation on the country’s behalf, during the recent sitting of the...

Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson

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Ambassador Anderson Hails Fairfax County Search and Rescue Team Deployed to Jamaica

Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, has commended the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue team (Virginia Task Force 1) for their courage, professionalism, and humanitarian spirit during their deployment to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a welcome-home reception for the team on Monday (November 10), at the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department in...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Thursday’s (November 13) Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts press conference at Jamaica House.

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JPS Restores Power to 686,000 Customers Affected by Hurricane Melissa

As of Thursday morning (November 13), the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) had restored electricity to approximately 686,000 households and businesses islandwide that were affected by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. According to Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, this figure represents approximately 67 per cent of the JPS’s customer base. He further noted that 77 per...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, gives an update on Hurricane Melissa’s impact on the National Water Commission and the recovery plan, on Thursday (November 13), at a Special Press Briefing held at Jamaica House, in Kingston.

7 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryWater

Impact of Hurricane Melissa on NWC Operations Expected to Exceed $10 Billion

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the cost of the impact on the operations of the National Water Commission (NWC) by Hurricane Melissa is expected to exceed $10 billion. The Minister was speaking on Thursday (November 13), at a Special Press Briefing held at Jamaica House in Kingston, on the country’s recovery efforts. Mr. Samuda...