The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, has rebuilt a cluster of 44 shops in Border, St. Elizabeth. The move is part of the recovery of Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in communities across parishes that were hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at Wednesday’s (Dec. 3) post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon....

Parliamentary Secretary in the Education, Skills, Youth and Information Ministry, Senator Marlon Morgan, says the Government will exercise fiscal discipline and responsible governance in managing the nation’s affairs, ensuring a stronger, more resilient recovery from Hurricane Melissa. He was contributing to the debate on the Financial Administration and Audit (Suspension of Fiscal Target Requirements) Order, 2025 and Resolution in the...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (second left), applauds as she views the plaque dedicating the newly renovated Accident and Emergency Waiting Area at the Lionel Town Hospital in Clarendon, at the official opening of the facility on Thursday (Dec. 4). The project was undertaken at a cost of $6.5 million by Jamalco...

Members of the Senate paid tribute to the late Consul-General of Jamaica to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, during the sitting of the Upper House on December 5. Consul General Alsion Roach Wilson died on November 8, 2025. She was laid to rest on December 5 at the Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey. Leading the tributes, President of...

Members of the Jamaican Diaspora in England are being encouraged to support the Sunshine Girls in their upcoming netball matches against the England Roses on December 13 and 14 at the Copper Box Arena in London. The matches begin at 2:00 p.m. England time (9:00 a.m. Jamaica time). President of Netball Jamaica, Karen Baugh, is encouraging Jamaicans at home to...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has outlined a structured relocation plan for residents of Petersfield, Westmoreland who are currently being housed at Petersfield High School, following the destruction of their homes by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking with the displaced residents during a visit to the school on December 3, the Minister emphasised that the school must...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has expanded the range of documents it will accept to verify identity and property ownership for persons seeking assistance under its Hurricane Melissa relief initiatives. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, noted that, in addition to traditional proof, the NHT will now accept property tax records, land diagrams, and notarised...