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Principal of Seaside Primary School, Adli Lewis, addresses students during an earthquake drill held at the institution on January 14 as part of National School Earthquake Drill Day activities.

Seaside Primary School Joins National Earthquake Drill Day Activities

Students and staff at Seaside Primary School in Hector’s River, Portland, participated in National School Earthquake Drill Day on Wednesday (January 14), joining schools across Jamaica in simulation exercises designed to strengthen earthquake preparedness and response. The observance forms part...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address at the handover of $2.88 million to 98 Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) farmers under the Grace Kennedy (GK) Weather Protection Programme, at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens headquarters in Kingston on Wednesday (Nov.12).

Agriculture Minister Pushes for More Farmers, Fishers to Sign Up for Insurance Coverage

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, in Montego Bay, on Thursday ( November 13).

Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony in Montego Bay to Be Scaled Down

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 13).

Gov’t Earmarks $5B for Post-Hurricane Emergency Infrastructure Recovery

Members of Eltham High School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, who visited the William Knibb Memorial High School in Falmouth, Trelawny, on November 12 to assist with hurricane relief efforts. They are (from left) Vice Principal, Dr. Gregory Allen; Nicole Davis; Richard Reid; Dwayne Brown; and Glenville Holmes.

Eltham High Lends Support to William Knibb Memorial High in Trelawny

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provides an update on Hurricane Melissa relief efforts during a press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (November 11).

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Jamaica’s Airports Facilitate 1,138 Flights in Hurricane Melissa Response

Between October 29 and November 10, Jamaica’s airports collectively facilitated 1,138 flights in support of commercial travel and coordinated humanitarian operations across the island in response to Hurricane Melissa. These included 499 commercial passenger flights, 369 cargo, relief, and military flights, and 270 private flights. “Of these, Norman Manley [International Airport in Kingston] accounted for 578, while Sangster [International Airport...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Tuesday (November 11) to give an update on Hurricane Melissa recovery.

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NSWMA Engages More Trucks, Contractors to Clear Garbage

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is engaging additional trucks and contractors as the agency works to clear the increase in garbage across the island, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. He noted that the debris caused by Hurricane Melissa has added to the regular residential and commercial waste, and teams across the island...

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a press conference at Jamaica House on Tuesday (November 11).

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Gov’t Extends Sincere Condolences Following Tragic Florida Plane Crash

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has extended sincere condolences on behalf of the Government to the family of the father and daughter who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in Florida on Monday (November 10). The aircraft was en route to Jamaica on a humanitarian mission in support of hurricane relief operations. Speaking during...

Members of the World Food Programme (WFP) distribute food boxes containing non-perishable items, rice, and vegetable oil – sufficient to sustain a family of three for up to seven days – to residents in St. Elizabeth on Monday (November 10). The occasion formed part of a tour of the Emergency Field Hospital and its facilities at Black River High School, led by Under Secretary of State for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom at the United States (US) Department of State, Jeremy Lewin, alongside Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Western and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green.

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US Pledges Long-Term Support for Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery

The United States Government has pledged long-term support to Jamaica as the nation undertakes critical recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Under Secretary of State for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom at the US Department of State, Jeremy Lewin, outlined the range of support already extended to Jamaica. This includes the deployment of a substantial...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) meeting at the St. James Municipal Corporation in Montego Bay on Monday (November 10).

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St. James Residents Urged to Avoid Unsafe Routes

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is imploring residents of St. James to avoid using unsafe routes and to heed the warnings of emergency personnel. “Almost all roadways across St. James are now accessible with the exception of Spring Mount and the road leading to Cambridge via Montpelier and Seven Rivers,” he informed. “We do not recommend persons crossing...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), shakes hands with United Sates Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs and Religious Freedom, Jeremy Lewin, following a meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (November 10).

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United States Pledges Additional US$10M for Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery

The United States (US) has pledged an additional US$10 million to support Jamaica’s recovery from the devastating impact of Category Five Hurricane Melissa. This latest commitment brings the total financial support from the US Government to US$22 million. The announcement was made by US Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs and Religious Freedom, Jeremy Lewin, during a meeting with...