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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press conference held at the Ministry’s Emergency Operations Centre in Kingston on Saturday (Nov. 1).  
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a press conference held at the Ministry’s Emergency Operations Centre in Kingston on Saturday (Nov. 1).  

Field Hospital to Be Deployed to Black River

A field hospital is scheduled to arrive within the next 24 hours for deployment to Black River, St. Elizabeth. The facility will support healthcare delivery in the parish following the impact of Hurricane Melissa, which caused significant damage to the...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), examines food supplies donated by nonprofit organisation, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). The supplies, handed over on Friday (October 31), will support 50 residents at the Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless in downtown Kingston. Looking on are Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), and Founder/President of GEM, Michael Caponi
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), examines food supplies donated by nonprofit organisation, Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). The supplies, handed over on Friday (October 31), will support 50 residents at the Desmond McKenzie Transitional Centre for the Homeless in downtown Kingston. Looking on are Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), and Founder/President of GEM, Michael Caponi

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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
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

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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.
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Norman Manley Airport Facilitating Ongoing Hurricane Recovery Operations

Both commercial and relief operations remain active at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, which has facilitated the arrival of multiple cargo flights in support of post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. Among these are 20 cargo flights which were scheduled to arrive on Friday (October 31). This was announced by Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who noted...
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Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, National Water Commission (NWC), Delano Williams.
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NWC Mobilises Islandwide Restoration Teams After Hurricane Melissa

The National Water Commission (NWC) has fully mobilised its field teams to undertake restoration works islandwide in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during Friday’s (October 31) special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts at Jamaica House, NWC Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager, Delano Williams, reported that several parishes remain severely affected. He noted a total shutdown of operations...
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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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