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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.
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.

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,...
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (November 13).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (November 13).

St. James Authorities Push to Restore Key Corridors Amid Ongoing Hurricane Recovery
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), converses with Captain of the HNLMS Pelikaan, Max Borsboom (left), during the arrival of relief supplies from Barbados at the Kingston Freeport Container Terminal on Wednesday (November 12). Also present is European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Erja Askola.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), converses with Captain of the HNLMS Pelikaan, Max Borsboom (left), during the arrival of relief supplies from Barbados at the Kingston Freeport Container Terminal on Wednesday (November 12). Also present is European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Erja Askola.

PHOTOS: Minister Johnson Smith Welcomes Hurricane Relief Supplies from Barbados
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.
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.

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

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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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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 13).
Disaster ReliefHurricane Relief & RecoveryWorks / Construction

Gov’t Earmarks $5B for Post-Hurricane Emergency Infrastructure Recovery

Cabinet has approved $5 billion to undertake emergency repairs to roads and gullies, reopen roads, and carry out drain-cleaning activities following the passage of Category Five Hurricane Melissa This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during a press briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday...
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Members of Eltham High School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, who visited the William Knibb Memorial High School in Falmouth, Trelawny, on November 12 to assist with hurricane relief efforts. They are (from left) Vice Principal, Dr. Gregory Allen; Nicole Davis; Richard Reid; Dwayne Brown; and Glenville Holmes.
Disaster ReliefEducationHurricane Relief & Recovery

Eltham High Lends Support to William Knibb Memorial High in Trelawny

Officials of Eltham High School, Spanish Town, in St. Catherine say the school is committed to assisting with relief efforts at institutions in western Jamaica to show solidarity with those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Led by Vice Principal, Dr. Gregory Allen, a delegation made up of educators and members of the school's Manning Cup football team, travelled to the badly...
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Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), looks on as Technical Officer, Johnson’s Petroleum, Adrian Samuels, points out the features of one of the company’s mobile gas stations during his visit to Johnson’s Petroleum Headquarters on Beechwood Avenue in Kingston on Wednesday (November 2). The company has acquired 10 mobile units, which will be deployed to hurricane-impacted parishes.
EnergyHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

Johnson’s Petroleum Deploying 10 Mobile Gas Stations to Hurricane-Affected Parishes

Johnson’s Petroleum will be deploying 10 mobile gas stations to provide fuel relief to parishes affected by Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, inspected the units during a visit to the entity’s headquarters on Beechwood Avenue in Kingston on Wednesday (November 12). The mobile gas station is a self-contained portable fueling system that integrates fuel...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams (third left), and State Minister in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne (second left), give care packages to residents in Grange Hill, Westmoreland, during a visit to the community on Wednesday (November 12).
Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

State Minister Lauds Resilient Spirit of Residents of Westmoreland

Minister of State in the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Delroy Williams, has commended the resilient spirit of residents in communities across Westmoreland as the Government continues its post-Hurricane Melissa response efforts. Mr. Williams, who toured some of the affected areas on Wednesday (November 12), told JIS News that the visit formed part of a comprehensive, multi-agency...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday (November 13).
EducationHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryYouth

Gov’t to Provide Up to $1m In Clean-Up Grants for Hurricane-Affected Schools

Schools affected by Hurricane Melissa will receive grants ranging from $300,000 to $1 million to support clean-up activities. The grants will be provided by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, with disbursement scheduled to begin on Friday (November 14). Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, stated that allocations to institutions earmarked for support will be...
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