Jamaicans whose homes were damaged or destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Beryl should start receiving emergency grant assistance within the next four weeks. “We intend to finish our assessments within the next week. We intend to finish our data entry within the next two weeks, and we intend to start the disbursement of relief within the next four weeks,”...

The Government is undertaking a national campaign for the removal of bulky waste and eradication of mosquito breeding sites from communities following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, launched the Derelict Vehicles and Bulky Waste Removal programme at the Waterford Community Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine on Wednesday (July 24). The initiative, which is...

The Government plans to tap $5 billion from its disaster risk financing resources to address the immediate relief and recovery efforts related to Hurricane Beryl. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 23). “We plan to disburse $1.3 billion to the...

As of July 22, 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security has provided 11,697 food packages in response to the needs of households in communities affected by Hurricane Beryl. In addition, 1,925 tarpaulins have been distributed to assist in protection from the elements for households experiencing roof damage, 989 mattresses have been provided, while 1,911 hygiene kits and 500...

Based on the analysis of the damage assessments completed, so far, following Hurricane Beryl, it has been projected that 8,700 houses islandwide will require some level of support from the Government to aid in their recovery and rebuilding. “Of this amount, the vast majority would have suffered minor damage. Families whose houses have been totally destroyed, which, based on the...

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...

The Ministry of Education and Youth will be commencing repairs at schools damaged during Hurricane Beryl’s passage in preparation for the start of the 2024/25 academic year in September. “We understand the urgency and state, that it is imperative that we begin restoration efforts immediately, considering we only have approximately six or seven weeks until the reopening of schools,” Portfolio...