The country’s critical transport sectors and support systems have resumed operations following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, says Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Addressing a recent post Cabinet briefing at Jamaica House, he noted that all airports managed by the Airports Authority of Jamaica have returned to normal operations, although the levels of impact from the storm...

Public Education Officer for the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, is reminding householders to pay close attention to signs of electrical problems in their homes, especially as electricity demand rises during the Christmas season. Supt. Ebanks, speaking during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, explained that one of the telltale signs of problems within sockets and...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is appealing to residents not to burn debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, Public Education Officer at the JFB, Emeleo Ebanks, said that the burning of debris should be avoided altogether; however, if the situation is inevitable, residents should follow proper safety precautions. “We...

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has, to date, received 667 applications from persons affected by Hurricane Melissa for the Disaster Relief Grant. This was disclosed by Managing Director, Martin Miller, during Wednesday’s (December 10) sitting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) of Parliament. The Disaster Relief Grant provides direct financial assistance to contributors and other groups who suffered...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the Agricultural Land Management Division have been mandated to conduct soil tests and guide farmers on replanting, while distributing support items in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. This was disclosed by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, who was speaking during Thursday’s (December 11) handover ceremony for $25 million worth...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be engaging the services of contractors with proven quality and speed to support the rebuilding of homes and infrastructure, following Hurricane Melissa. Addressing business interests and tourism stakeholders at a ceremony in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 10, Dr. Holness outlined a fresh approach to Jamaica’s post-hurricane...

Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Ministry is working with local officials to guide the restoration of electricity in priority areas, particularly for the Christmas season. He said that the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has given the commitment to restore power in the major town centres in all parishes by Christmas and New Year. “It...