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Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) Executive Director, Nickeisha Walsh, addressing Wednesday’s (December 3) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

SLB Supporting Students Impacted by Hurricane Melissa

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is providing support for students enrolled in tertiary institutions and customers across the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James and Trelawny, which were most severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Addressing Wednesday’s (December 3)...

Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on December 3.

Water Restored to 82% of NWC Customers

National Education Trust (NET) Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey.

NET Emphasises Resilient Infrastructure in Post-Hurricane School Recovery Efforts

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the House of Representatives on December 2.

Reconstruction Strategy Will Lead Jamaica into New Era of Resilience, Recovery, Growth – PM

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Errol Greene, addresses the regular weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew North at the Jamaica National Group Corporate Offices on Oxford Road on December 1.

Health Ministry Launches Staff Welfare Initiative for Post-Hurricane Recovery

Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown, is inviting farmers to a livestock clinic at the O&W Construction site on Main Street in Clark’s Town, Trelawny, on Friday, December 5.

4 months ago Agriculture

RADA to Host Livestock Clinic in Clark’s Town, Trelawny, on December 5

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) will host a livestock clinic at the O&W Construction site on Main Street in Clark’s Town, Trelawny, on Friday, December 5. In an interview with JIS News, RADA Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown, said farmers will benefit from livestock health checks. “We will be partnering with Hi-Pro and other stakeholders who will be able to...

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

4 months ago Health & Wellness

Residents in Westmoreland Grateful for Chlorine Tablets

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, says residents across several affected communities are responding positively to the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ongoing distribution of chlorine tablets to ensure access to safe drinking water. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Miller said the team has been active across the parish since Hurricane Melissa, particularly in communities where households...

4 months ago Office of the Prime MinisterPress Release

Update on Outbound Mail Deliveries and Current Service Limitations

Jamaica Post wishes to reassure the public that outbound mail services remain active. However, like many postal administrations globally, we continue to experience temporary restrictions affecting some destinations due to flight shortages, airline capacity constraints, and international policy changes. We also take note of the recent Gleaner article and welcome the opportunity to provide additional clarity. We understand the impact...

Official photo of Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda

4 months ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentForeign AffairsHurricane Relief & RecoveryParliament

Jamaica Secures Climate Finance and Technical Support at COP30 for Post-Hurricane Melissa Recovery

Jamaica’s delegation to the 30th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Brazil successfully advanced discussions with key international partners, securing major financial and technical support opportunities to strengthen climate resilience and drive post‑Hurricane Melissa recovery. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (December 3) post-Cabinet Press Briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at Jamaica House.

4 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryInformation

Funds Secured Through Support Jamaica Portal to Advance Post-Hurricane Home Reconstruction

Funds raised through the Government’s Support Jamaica portal will be directed towards the purchase of building materials to assist in rebuilding the homes of Jamaicans impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Addressing Wednesday’s (December 3) Post‑Cabinet Press Briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at Jamaica House, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, announced that the...

Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited’s new ship-to-shore cranes in operation at the Port in Kingston on Wednesday (December 3).

4 months ago Transport

Two New Cranes Commissioned into Service at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited

Jamaica has taken another significant step towards fulfilling its aspiration of becoming a major logistics hub with the deployment of two new ship‑to‑shore (STS) cranes at Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL). The equipment, which arrived in October, was officially commissioned into service by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during a ceremony at the terminal on Wednesday (December...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (December 2).

4 months ago Finance & Public Service

House Approves One-Year Suspension of Fiscal Rules to Support Hurricane Melissa Recovery

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (December 2) approved an Order permitting the temporary suspension of the fiscal rules for an initial period of one year as the country advances its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Explaining the process for suspending the fiscal rules, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, noted that the Planning...