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Disaster Self-Reporting Form Now Available Online
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Disaster Self-Reporting Form, which enables householders to submit information on Hurricane Melissa’s damage, is now available online. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., shared that it was developed out of the lessons learnt...
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Murders Continue to Decline
The number of murders continues to fall, with 632 homicides recorded as at December 8. The total is 463 fewer than the comparative period in 2024, representing a 42.5 per cent reduction and placing the country on course to record below 700 murders by year end. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, provided the latest statistics in the...
VM Group Contributes $5 Million to Hurricane-Recovery Efforts
Support for the country’s hurricane recovery and rebuilding has been boosted through a donation of $5 million from the Victoria Mutual (VM) Group to the Joint Private Sector Hurricane Melissa Relief Task Force. The presentation took place on Wednesday (December 10) at the Hope Road, St. Andrew offices of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ). The funds will support...
Energy Minister Says Loan to JPS Will Accelerate Restoration of Electricity
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Government’s decision to provide a US$150-million loan to the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) was necessary to accelerate the restoration of electricity, following the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. Addressing MBJ Airports’ Sangster International Airport (SIA) Forum at the facility in St. James on December 10, Mr. Vaz said...
NHT Streamlines Hurricane Claim Process to Support Mortgagors
The National Housing Trust (NHT) has announced major improvements to its hurricane claim process, designed to provide faster and more efficient support to mortgagors affected by Hurricane Melissa. Corporate Risk and Insurance Manager, Stefan Clarke, explained during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ that the NHT has issued a hurricane claim checklist and form for mortgagors, available at...
KSAMC Launches December Employment-Generation Programme With $2.5M Allocation Per Division
The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has activated its December employment-generation programme with a $2.5-million allocation to each division, targeting community-improvement works across the municipality during the holiday period. The initiative is projected to generate short-term employment while delivering visible community enhancements across the municipality during the month. Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, informed that $1.5 million...
Gov’t Prioritising Roof Repairs in Post-Hurricane Melissa Restoration
The Government has identified roof repairs as the foremost priority in the restoration of homes impacted by Hurricane Melissa. “The JDF (Jamaica Defence Force) will be a key part of the plans to repair roofs in the affected areas. In addition to that, we are going to be working with HEART/NSTA Trust to be able to provide young people to...
