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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing the final stop of the ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ tour, at the Anglican Church Hall in Port Maria, St. Mary, on September 6.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing the final stop of the ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ tour, at the Anglican Church Hall in Port Maria, St. Mary, on September 6.

Grants Totalling Over $13m Distributed in St. Mary Under ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ Initiative

More than $13 million in grants has been distributed to Hurricane Beryl victims under the Government’s ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ initiative in St. Mary, benefiting more than 100 families. The presentations were made to the beneficiaries during the Ministry of Labour and...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ handover ceremony at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on September 4.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ handover ceremony at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on September 4.

More Than 70 Portland Families Benefit from ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ Initiative
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ initiative cash grant presentation ceremony for persons affected by Hurricane Beryl, at Morant Villas Hotel in St. Thomas on Tuesday (September 3).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ initiative cash grant presentation ceremony for persons affected by Hurricane Beryl, at Morant Villas Hotel in St. Thomas on Tuesday (September 3).

Approximately 100 Families in St. Thomas Receive Hurricane Beryl Relief Funds
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is joined by Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence, in presenting cheques to residents of the parish, Carole Jones (second left) and Camele Campbell, to assist with repairs to their homes, which were damaged during Hurricane Beryl’s passage. The cheques were handed over during a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ presentation ceremony at The Source in Savanna-la-Mar, on August 29.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is joined by Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence, in presenting cheques to residents of the parish, Carole Jones (second left) and Camele Campbell, to assist with repairs to their homes, which were damaged during Hurricane Beryl’s passage. The cheques were handed over during a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ presentation ceremony at The Source in Savanna-la-Mar, on August 29.

More Than 13,500 Homes Damaged During Hurricane Beryl’s Passage
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer (right), presents a voucher for fertiliser to banana farmer Althea McFarlane, during a Hurricane Beryl recovery handover ceremony held by the Banana Board at the Bethel United Church in Highgate, St. Mary, on August 27.
Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Orville Palmer (right), presents a voucher for fertiliser to banana farmer Althea McFarlane, during a Hurricane Beryl recovery handover ceremony held by the Banana Board at the Bethel United Church in Highgate, St. Mary, on August 27.

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Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.
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Sept. 30 Deadline for NHT Disaster Relief Grant Applications

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors and mortgagors have until September 30 to apply for the Disaster Relief Grant, being provided to support individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Applications can be submitted in-person to the nearest NHT office or online at www.nht.gov.jm. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the NHT, Dwayne Berbick, says approximately $300...
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Director, Agribusiness Market Distribution and Logistics, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Krishna Badaloo (right), addresses a fruit tree resuscitation training session in Yallahs, St. Thomas, on Wednesday (August 28).
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

RADA St. Thomas Parish Office Trains Farmers in Post-Hurricane Fruit Tree Resuscitation

Approximately 70 farmers in St. Thomas and neighbouring parishes are now better able to manage their operations, following a Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) fruit tree resuscitation training exercise on Wednesday (August 28). The session, organised by RADA’s St. Thomas parish office, was held in Norris, Yallahs, and featured information-based and practical sessions moderated by key stakeholders. The event formed...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (August 28) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
EducationHurricane Relief & RecoveryYouth

Repair Bill for 362 Damaged Schools Exceeds $3 Billion

The repair bill for the 362 schools damaged by Hurricane Beryl in July has exceeded $3 billion. Preliminary estimates to undertake repairs were priced at $2.7 billion. The disclosure was made by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, during Wednesday’s (August 28) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “Given that the number of schools assessed has increased, that...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., presents a cheque to Belinda Bowen, during the handover of cash grants to persons across the parish of St. Catherine whose houses were damaged by Hurricane Beryl. The ceremony was held on August 27, at the HEART College of Construction Services in Portmore. At right is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

Cash Grants Given to Residents in St. Catherine to Restore Houses

Scores of persons across the parish of St. Catherine have received cash grants under the Government’s Rebuild Jamaica Initiative, to restore their homes that were damaged by Hurricane Beryl on July 3. The beneficiaries were presented with cheques by Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., and other officials, at a ceremony held on August 27 at...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Colette Roberts Risden (left), and British High Commissioner to Jamaica, Her Excellency Judith Slater, observe as Head of the World Food Programme (WFP) Caribbean Multi-Country Jamaica Office, Dana Sacchetti (left, seated), and the United Kingdom (UK) Government’s Development Representative for Jamaica, Oliver Blake, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a cash grant initiative to benefit Hurricane Beryl victims. The signing took place at the Ministry in downtown Kingston on Tuesday (August 27).
Foreign AffairsHurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourSocial Security

Jamaica Partnering with UK And World Food Programme to Provide Post-Hurricane Cash Grants

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is partnering with the Government of the United Kingdom (UK), through its Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and the World Food Programme (WFP) to provide critical cash grant assistance to Jamaicans most affected by Hurricane Beryl. This collaboration was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Ministry...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses a media briefing at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens Complex in St. Andrew on Tuesday (August 27).
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Minister Green Concerned About Price Gouging of Agriculture Products

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, has expressed concern about the price gouging of agriculture products, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Speaking during a media briefing at the Ministry’s offices in St. Andrew on Tuesday, Mr. Green said traders were allowed access to external markets to ensure the nation has adequate food supply. “Once we...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationHurricane Relief & RecoveryYouth

Post-Hurricane Repairs Ongoing at 300 Schools to Ensure Readiness for 2024/25 Academic Year

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says repairs are ongoing at the 300-plus schools damaged during the passage of Hurricane Beryl, to ensure their readiness for the start of the 2024/25 academic year on September 2. “We have been meeting with our Regional Directors, with all our building officers, and if there’s a situation that they believe may...
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