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Power lines in Esher, Hanover, downed during Hurricane Melissa’s passage on October 28.
Power lines in Esher, Hanover, downed during Hurricane Melissa’s passage on October 28.

Hanover Residents Share Sobering Accounts of Survival After Hurricane Melissa

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, residents of Hanover are sharing profound stories of heartbreaking loss, survival and resilience. The Category Five hurricane that struck Jamaica on October 28 has been described as one of the most intense cyclones in...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (fourth left), listens as Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the Black River Hospital, Ingrid Stephens (third right), expresses gratitude for the donation of food, water and care packages to the patients and staff at the hospital by the Ministry along with its humanitarian assistance partners. The items were handed over at the hospital in St. Elizabeth on Thursday night (Oct. 30). From left  are: Chief Technical Director in charge of Social Security in the Ministry,  Audrey Deer Williams; Caribbean Country Director, World Food Programme (WFP), Brian Bogart; Chief Executive Officer at the Black River Hospital, Diana Brown-Miller;  Acting Director for Disaster, Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry, Jacqueline Shepherd; Food for the Poor Director in charge of operations and implementation, Nakhle Hado;  and Acting Director for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Suzette Morris.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dione Jennings (fourth left), listens as Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the Black River Hospital, Ingrid Stephens (third right), expresses gratitude for the donation of food, water and care packages to the patients and staff at the hospital by the Ministry along with its humanitarian assistance partners. The items were handed over at the hospital in St. Elizabeth on Thursday night (Oct. 30). From left  are: Chief Technical Director in charge of Social Security in the Ministry,  Audrey Deer Williams; Caribbean Country Director, World Food Programme (WFP), Brian Bogart; Chief Executive Officer at the Black River Hospital, Diana Brown-Miller;  Acting Director for Disaster, Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry, Jacqueline Shepherd; Food for the Poor Director in charge of operations and implementation, Nakhle Hado;  and Acting Director for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare Management in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Suzette Morris.

Labour Ministry and Partners Provide Relief Items to Black River Hospital
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provides on update on Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts during a special media briefing at Jamaica House on Friday (October 31).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provides on update on Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts during a special media briefing at Jamaica House on Friday (October 31).

Authorities Report Significant Progress in Clearing Major Roadways Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Friday’s (October 31) special press conference on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities at Jamaica House.
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Friday’s (October 31) special press conference on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities at Jamaica House.

Norman Manley Airport Facilitating Ongoing Hurricane Recovery Operations
Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, National Water Commission (NWC), Delano Williams.
Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, National Water Commission (NWC), Delano Williams.

NWC Mobilises Islandwide Restoration Teams After Hurricane Melissa

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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), accepts a donation of supplies from British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Alicia Herbert, at the Noman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Friday night (Oct. 31). The items will support Jamaica
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PHOTOS: Jamaica receives shipment of relief items from the UK

    Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), accepts a donation of supplies from British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Alicia Herbert, at the Noman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston on Friday night (Oct. 31). The items will support Jamaica's hurricane Melissa relief and response efforts, particularly in the hardest...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses a meeting of the Emergency Operations Centre at the St. James Municipal Corporation in Montego Bay on Thursday (October 30).
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St. James Receiving Assistance From International Partners

International partners have begun offering support to St. James as the parish moves into the recovery phase following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, told JIS News that the municipality has already received outreach from overseas entities willing to assist in rebuilding efforts, including the Spanish Embassy. “We have been receiving calls from...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, provides an update on post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts during a special media briefing at Jamaica House on Friday (October 31).
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Over 500 Community Roads Cleared, Reconnecting Hurricane-affected Areas

More than 500 community roads have been cleared, restoring access to numerous communities affected by the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa. This was announced by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during a special media briefing at Jamaica House on Friday (October 31). “The Municipal Corporations have been doing their fair share of work, and over...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (left), greets Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, during an Emergency Operations Centre meeting held at the St. James Municipal Corporation in Montego Bay on Thursday (October 30).
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Spanish Ambassador Pledges Support to St. James

The Government of Spain has expressed solidarity with the people of Montego Bay in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, pledging support to assist with the parish’s recovery efforts. Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency José María Fernández López de Turiso, made the commitment during a visit to the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (October 30), where he met with...
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