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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on November 26.

Ministry to Instal Prefabricated Housing Units to Accommodate Displaced Persons

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is looking to instal prefabricated housing units in sections of the country to accommodate displaced persons, especially those who occupy school facilities following the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Addressing a press conference...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 25).

Gov’t Allocates $10M Per Constituency for Hurricane Melissa Clean-Up

Chief Executive Officer of the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland, Roan Grant (second from right), accepts a cheque from Dance Hall recording artiste “Bounty Killer” (Rodney Price), second left, during a handover at the institution on Monday (November 17). They are joined by (from left) Chairman of the Hospital’s Management Committee, Jamie James; and Head of the Accident and Emergency Department at the Savanna-la-mar Hospital, Dr. Jevayne Mills.

Entertainers Provide $8M Post-Hurricane Philanthropic Support to Four Western Jamaica Hospitals

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), sharing a moment with participants in the Jamaica Reach 2 Recovery (JR2R) Pink Run on Sunday (November 17) at Emancipation Park in St. Andrew.

PM Highlights Importance of Breast Cancer Screening

Chief Executive Officer of the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron, said the focus at this time is on team members who have been affected, helping farmers who have lost their crop and on Jamaicans in the west who have suffered loss.

Jamaicans Can Still Get Coconut Water

Writer and Producer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Andrae Palmer (second left), who is one of 14 finalists for Civil Servant of the Year 2025, is congratulated by the JIS team (from left) Senior Photo Librarian, Maxine Shrouder; Manager, Human Resource Management and Development, Julian Tomlinson; and Director, Human Resource Management and Development, Dr. David Knight. Due to the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the selection process for this year

6 months ago Finance & Public Service

PHOTOS: Civil Service Week Church Service

Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (right), looks on while volunteers from Juici Patties set up a prefabricated house for a mother of six children, in the community of Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth, on November 13. The donation was done through her Hurricane Melissa Relief Mission.

6 months ago HousingHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

Custos of Clarendon Hands Over Prefabricated Houses to Two Families In St. Elizabeth

Two St. Elizabeth families whose homes were destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, now have dwellings, courtesy of the Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin. Through her Hurricane Melissa Relief Mission, the families have been gifted with two prefabricated houses and other supplies, while scores of other persons across the parish received care packages during a...

Senior Superintendent of Police and Commanding Officer of the Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Oral Pascoe.

6 months ago AgricultureHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

Public Urged Look Out for Stolen Produce, Contaminated Meat

The Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is ramping up efforts to intercept persons carrying stolen produce, meats and livestock that are slaughtered in an unsanitary way or in unregistered slaughterhouses. The move comes against the background of the Manchester Police recently intercepting a van on the Porous main road carrying cow carcasses. “Based on what...

President of the Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) and executive member of the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches, Bishop Christine Gooden-Benguche.

6 months ago Culture

National Days of Prayer to Be Held on Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16

The Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC) will spearhead relief efforts and the observance of National Days of Prayer as Jamaica continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Melissa. The JUGC forms part of the National Religious and Faith-based Hurricane Task Force established by the Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. President of the Jamaica...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with the Coconut Industry Board (CIB), Shaun Cameron.

6 months ago Agriculture

CIB Focused on Recovery, Rebuilding

The Coconut Industry Board (CIB) is focusing on recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Chief Executive Officer at the CIB, Shaun Cameron, told JIS News that coconut farmers suffered significant losses. “My farmers right across the board [were impacted], especially those in St. Elizabeth. I've had a farmer that lost everything, his agri-processing plant, everything. Farmers in...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11).

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New Health and Wash Strategy Rolled Out With UNICEF Support

The Ministry of Health and Wellness, with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has developed a comprehensive Health, Nutrition, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Plan. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure in a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11). “The plan involves several key interventions, supporting the provision of...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing a press briefing at Jamaica House on November 13.

6 months ago EducationHurricane Relief & Recovery

Education Ministry to Engage Multilateral Partners to Develop Building Standards for Schools

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is engaging multilateral partners to craft robust standards that will guide the development of more climate-resilient schools in the country. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, provided an update during Thursday’s (November 13) press conference at Jamaica House. More than 600 of the island’s schools were impacted following the...