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Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Monday’s (November 3) press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities, at Jamaica House.
Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Monday’s (November 3) press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities, at Jamaica House.

Adequate Fuel Supplies in Stock – Minister Vaz

Consumers are being assured that the country has adequate supplies of fuel and there is no need to engage in panic-buying of the commodity. Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, gave the assurance during Monday’s (November 3) press...
Crew members offload relief items from an overseas assistance vessel at the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) in Kingston, on Monday (November 3).
Crew members offload relief items from an overseas assistance vessel at the Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) in Kingston, on Monday (November 3).

EU and Partners Deliver Emergency Supplies to Jamaica
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), surveys extensive damage to the Black River Market in St. Elizabeth, following the passage of Category Five Hurricane Melissa on October 28. He is joined by Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon (left), along with other key stakeholders. The assessment formed part of a tour and relief distribution exercise conducted in Black River on November 1.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), surveys extensive damage to the Black River Market in St. Elizabeth, following the passage of Category Five Hurricane Melissa on October 28. He is joined by Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon (left), along with other key stakeholders. The assessment formed part of a tour and relief distribution exercise conducted in Black River on November 1.

Gov’t to Review and Restructure Jamaica’s Disaster Preparedness Framework
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, looks at damage to a classroom at the Manchester-based Holmwood Technical High School, during a visit to the institution on Sunday (November 2).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, looks at damage to a classroom at the Manchester-based Holmwood Technical High School, during a visit to the institution on Sunday (November 2).

Education Minister Salutes School Leaders
Principal of the Guanaboa Vale Primary School in St. Catherine, Tracey-Ann Brown (centre), serves bottled drinks to officers of the Guanaboa Vale Police Station, today (November 3), during a workday to clear debris from the roadway, caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Principal of the Guanaboa Vale Primary School in St. Catherine, Tracey-Ann Brown (centre), serves bottled drinks to officers of the Guanaboa Vale Police Station, today (November 3), during a workday to clear debris from the roadway, caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Police Clear Roadway Leading to Guanaboa Vale Primary School

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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Monday (November 3).
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Official Death Toll From Hurricane Melissa Now 32

The Government has indicated that the official death toll from Hurricane Melissa has increased to 32. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said another eight unconfirmed deaths are being investigated by members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). She was speaking during a special press briefing...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at Jamaica House in Kingston on November 3
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Education Stakeholders to Meet Tuesday

A meeting of key stakeholders to discuss the way forward for Jamaica’s education system, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, is set for tomorrow (November 4). The announcement was made by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at Jamaica House in Kingston on...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. Hon Christopher Tufton (left), consults with Acting Permanent Secretary, Kadian Birch, and Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Representative to Jamaica, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands, Ian Stein, during a press conference held on Saturday (November 1) at the Health Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on Knutsford Boulevard, New Kingston. The briefing addressed the status of the public health system following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
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Primary Care Centres Mobilised to Support Post-Hurricane Health Recovery

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced that several primary care facilities will play a critical supporting role in the ongoing post-hurricane recovery efforts across the public health system. These facilities will focus on providing triage and outpatient services to help ease the burden on hospitals in the five most severely affected parishes. Speaking during...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a media briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Saturday (November 1).
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Health Ministry Urges Citizens to Observe Safe Water Consumption Practices

The public is being advised to observe safe water consumption practices, as Hurricane Melissa significantly impacted potable water systems—particularly across the western and southern regions of Jamaica. The Ministry of Health and Wellness reports that high turbidity, infrastructure damage, and prolonged power outages have disrupted the ability of the National Water Commission (NWC) and Municipal Corporations to maintain consistent water...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses journalists during a media briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Saturday (October 1).
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Post-hurricane Food Safety Inspections Being Undertaken Across Affected Parishes

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Government is deploying Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) islandwide to assess food safety conditions in hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, food storage facilities, and processing plants. According to the Ministry of Health and Wellness, several food establishments across the most severely affected parishes have sustained extensive damage due to flooding. This has led to widespread and...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addressing Saturday’s (Nov. 1) press conference at the Ministry’s Emergency Operations Centre in New Kingston.
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Cleanup of Hospitals Impacted by Hurricane Melissa on Sunday

Health workers will head to the west on Sunday (Nov. 2) to participate in the cleanup of hospitals that have been severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Approximately 200 volunteers are expected to take part in the cleanup exercise at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland; Falmouth Hospital in Trelawny; Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover; and Cornwall Regional Hospital in St. James....
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses journalists during Saturday’s (November 1) press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities, held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices.
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Health Ministry Appeals for Blood Donations to Support Post-hurricane Trauma Care

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is appealing to members of the public to donate blood in support of trauma care needs arising in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Persons wishing to donate blood may do so at the National Chest Hospital in Kingston and the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and at...
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