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President of the Olde Market Craft Shoppes, Althea Davis, expresses gratitude to the Port Authority of Jamaica for the opening of the Port of Ocho Rios.
President of the Olde Market Craft Shoppes, Althea Davis, expresses gratitude to the Port Authority of Jamaica for the opening of the Port of Ocho Rios.

Reopening of Ocho Rios Port Brings Joy, Optimism

People who operate businesses in and around Ocho Rios have expressed joy and optimism at the reopening of the main port in the resort town to accommodate cruise-ship arrivals. The Ohio Rios Port was closed in February 2024 after strong...
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) monthly meeting on Tuesday (November 11), at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices.
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) monthly meeting on Tuesday (November 11), at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices.

Embassy of China Donates $3.1 Million Towards Recovery Effort
Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (right), looks on while volunteers from Juici Patties set up a prefabricated house for a mother of six children, in the community of Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth, on November 13. The donation was done through her Hurricane Melissa Relief Mission.
Custos of Clarendon, Hon. Edith Chin (right), looks on while volunteers from Juici Patties set up a prefabricated house for a mother of six children, in the community of Middle Quarters, St. Elizabeth, on November 13. The donation was done through her Hurricane Melissa Relief Mission.

Custos of Clarendon Hands Over Prefabricated Houses to Two Families In St. Elizabeth
Senior Superintendent of Police and Commanding Officer of the Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Oral Pascoe.
Senior Superintendent of Police and Commanding Officer of the Agricultural Protection Branch (APB) in the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Oral Pascoe.

Public Urged Look Out for Stolen Produce, Contaminated Meat
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing a press briefing at Jamaica House on November 13.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing a press briefing at Jamaica House on November 13.

Education Ministry to Engage Multilateral Partners to Develop Building Standards for Schools

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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (November 13).
CommunityHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Multi-Agency Task Force Mobilised to Drive Hurricane Recovery In St. James

A multi-agency task force has been activated to coordinate and accelerate recovery efforts across St. James, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. This was announced by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, while addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (November 13). He informed that the task force is prioritsing vulnerable groups, including...
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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, gives an update on Hurricane Melissa’s impact on the National Water Commission and the recovery plan, on Thursday (November 13), at a Special Press Briefing held at Jamaica House, in Kingston.
Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentWater

NWC Moves Generators West to Restore Water Service Post-Hurricane Melissa

The National Water Commission (NWC) is expected to move some of the generators from its distribution systems in Clarendon and St. Catherine to western parishes over the weekend, to restore service in that section of the island. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda made the announcement on Thursday (November 13) during a Special Press Briefing at...
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Parish Manager for Manchester, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Audrey Royal (right), distributes care packages to farmers and their family members during a visit to communities in the parish on Wednesday (November 12), to conduct damage assessments and distribute hurricane relief supplies.
Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

Canadian Liaison Office Assists Labour Ministry’s Relief Efforts In Manchester

Several residents in Manchester have received much-needed hurricane relief supplies from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security. The items, which include mattresses and care packages containing food and other essential supplies, were handed over by a team led by portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, which visited several of the most severely affected communities in the parish on Wednesday...
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Commanding Officer for St. James, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Eron Samuels, gives remarks during the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, held in Montego Bay on Thursday (November 13).
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryNational Security

Murders Down in St. James

Commanding Officer for St. James, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Eron Samuels, says the parish continues to record a major reduction in murders, even as the Division maintains order after the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Addressing Thursday’s (November 13) monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation in Montego Bay, SSP Samuels said: “We are still, I believe, in a...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (November 13).
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

353 Individuals Remain in Emergency Shelters Across St. James Following Hurricane Melissa

A total of 353 individuals remain housed in emergency shelters across St. James, just over two weeks after Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28. This was disclosed by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, who indicated that the displaced individuals are being accommodated across 29 shelters – 25 of which are registered and four unregistered. He outlined that...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, in Montego Bay, on Thursday ( November 13).
CommunityDevelopmentDisaster ReliefHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

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

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says this year’s Christmas tree-lighting event in the city will be scaled down, reflecting the parish’s ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Addressing the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (November 13), Mayor Vernon said that while the festive tradition will continue, the celebrations will be modest. “Normally we...
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