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General Manager of the Banana Board, Mrs. Janet Conie, says a shortage of Banana and Plantain can be expected in the coming months.
General Manager of the Banana Board, Mrs. Janet Conie, says a shortage of Banana and Plantain can be expected in the coming months.

Hurricane Beryl Affects Supply of Banana and Plaintain

A shortage of banana and plantain can be expected across the island as a result of the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. A detailed assessment conducted by the Banana Board reveals an average of 74 per cent damage in the...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, assists Mery White of Hill Top, St. Elizabeth, after presenting her with a cooler during a tour of sections of the parish on Saturday (August 10) to hand out post-Hurricane Beryl relief supplies.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, assists Mery White of Hill Top, St. Elizabeth, after presenting her with a cooler during a tour of sections of the parish on Saturday (August 10) to hand out post-Hurricane Beryl relief supplies.

Gov’t Looking to Ramp Up Post-Hurricane Relief Efforts in St. Elizabeth
The ‘Jamaica 62 One Love…to the World’ theme lights up the night sky during the spectacular drone display that culminated the Grand Gala Independence celebrations on August 6 at the National Stadium in Kingston.
The ‘Jamaica 62 One Love…to the World’ theme lights up the night sky during the spectacular drone display that culminated the Grand Gala Independence celebrations on August 6 at the National Stadium in Kingston.

National Stadium Filled to Capacity for Spectacular Grand Gala
Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President and Chief Executive Officer the at Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Hugh Grant, during a meeting with the executive team of the JPS at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 5).
Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness (left), greets President and Chief Executive Officer the at Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Hugh Grant, during a meeting with the executive team of the JPS at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 5).

PM Urges JPS to Provide Date for Restoration of Power to Southwest St. Elizabeth
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, embraces grant recipient, Pauline Smith, of Grange Hill in Westmoreland, at the launch of the Rebuild Jamaica Initiative, held at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security offices in Kington, on August 5.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, embraces grant recipient, Pauline Smith, of Grange Hill in Westmoreland, at the launch of the Rebuild Jamaica Initiative, held at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security offices in Kington, on August 5.

Prudent Management of Economy Enables Country to Respond to Hurricane – PM

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Hurricane BerylHurricane Relief & Recovery

Over $1.5 Billion Disbursed To Families Affected By Hurricane Beryl

Over $1.5 billion in direct assistance has been disbursed to families across the island who were affected by Hurricane Beryl last year. Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., gave the update at the presentation of cheques under Rebuild Jamaica to over 100 hurricane victims in St. Elizabeth at Newell in the parish on Wednesday (March 19)....
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 23).
EnergyHurricane BerylHurricane Relief & RecoveryParliament

Minister Vaz Urges JPS to Meet Deadlines for Electricity Restoration

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is urging the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to “pull out all stops” to meet the deadlines for the restoration of electricity in communities across the island. Several areas remain without power since the July 3 passage of Hurricane Beryl. The Minister, in a statement in the House of Representatives on...
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Hurricane Beryl

Telecoms Services Restored For Majority Of Customers

KINGSTON, July 18 (JIS): Telecommunications companies Digicel and Flow are reporting that significant coverage has been restored for customers, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Addressing the House of Representatives on July 16, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said Flow reported that as of July 15, out of a total of 782 sites, 588 are online and population...
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Disaster ReliefHurricane BerylPrime Minister

500 Summer Workers To Do Hurricane Beryl Damage Assessment (JIS)

KINGSTON, July 18 (JIS): Approximately 500 young people who are engaged in the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) will be assigned to do Hurricane Beryl damage assessment in communities islandwide. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in a statement in the House of Representatives on July 16, said that the youth workers will play an integral role in the...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16).
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Agriculture Sector Sustains $4.73b in Losses from Hurricane Beryl’s Passage

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says assessments indicate that the agriculture sector incurred losses totalling $4.73 billion from the Hurricane Beryl’s passage. Making a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16), Mr. Green said the assessments indicate that 48,852 farmers have been impacted. He added that approximately 23,040 hectares of farmland have been...
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