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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), looks at a care package being shown to her by Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, His Excellency Manuel Durán Pilarte. The package was among a 628-tonne shipment of humanitarian supplies donated by the Dominican Republican, which arrived on Wednesday (November 12) at Kingston Wharves Limited.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), looks at a care package being shown to her by Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, His Excellency Manuel Durán Pilarte. The package was among a 628-tonne shipment of humanitarian supplies donated by the Dominican Republican, which arrived on Wednesday (November 12) at Kingston Wharves Limited.

Dominican Republic Donates Supplies To Assist Families Impacted By Hurricane Melissa

Jamaica has received a shipment of relief supplies from the Dominican Republic to assist families affected by Hurricane Melissa. The 628-tonne shipment, which includes food items, blankets, bed sheets, mattresses, mosquito nets, cots and medicines, was handed over at on...
Cruise passengers on Carnival Sunrise make their way along the reopened main terminal at Ocho Rios Port in St. Ann, on Wednesday, November 12.
Cruise passengers on Carnival Sunrise make their way along the reopened main terminal at Ocho Rios Port in St. Ann, on Wednesday, November 12.

Cruise-Ship Pier In Ocho Rios Expected To Play Vital Role In Recovery Effort
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addressing the launch of National Parent Month on Wednesday (November 12) at Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addressing the launch of National Parent Month on Wednesday (November 12) at Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston.

Education Ministry Discussing Relief Strategies for Students Preparing to Sit External Exams
Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson
Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson

Ambassador Anderson Hails Fairfax County Search and Rescue Team Deployed to Jamaica
A resident waits to have his device charged at the charging station manned by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). Occasion was a post-hurricane Melissa support project staged by For Your Image Consultancy (FYI) and Friends, at the William Knibb Memorial High School in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Wednesday (November 5).
A resident waits to have his device charged at the charging station manned by members of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). Occasion was a post-hurricane Melissa support project staged by For Your Image Consultancy (FYI) and Friends, at the William Knibb Memorial High School in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Wednesday (November 5).

JDF to Establish Operational Hubs In Trelawny, Westmoreland and Hanover to Streamline Relief Efforts

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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 Relief & RecoveryWater

Impact of Hurricane Melissa on NWC Operations Expected to Exceed $10 Billion

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the cost of the impact on the operations of the National Water Commission (NWC) by Hurricane Melissa is expected to exceed $10 billion. The Minister was speaking on Thursday (November 13), at a Special Press Briefing held at Jamaica House in Kingston, on the country’s recovery efforts. Mr. Samuda...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), addresses stakeholders during a meeting at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on Wednesday (November 12). Participating in the session are ODPEM Director General, Commander Alvin Gayle (second right), and former Acting Director General, Richard Thompson (right).
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Gov’t Exploring GIS Geo-Tagging to Boost Hurricane Melissa Response

The Government is exploring the use of geographic information system (GIS) geotagging technology to enhance its ongoing response to Hurricane Melissa. The solution was discussed during a stakeholder meeting with Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, held at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on Wednesday (November 12). Dr. Holness noted that as...
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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 November 13.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

Donations to Official Disaster Relief Portal Now at US$1.13 Million and J$55.85 Million

Donations to the Government’s official disaster relief and recovery portal, supportjamaica.gov.jm, totalled US$1.13 million and J$55.850 million, as at 2:03 a.m. on Thursday (November 13). The Support Jamaica website was launched by the Government to mobilise support, channel relief and coordinate recovery efforts in the aftermath of Category Five Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr....
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11).
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

$450 Million Redirected to Emergency Recovery of Agriculture Sector

A sum of $450 million from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Minning’s remaining Production Incentive Programme is being redirected to emergency recovery, including replanting, restocking, and land preparation. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 11). The sum is part of a larger $3-billion plan to be...
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Staff from the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) conduct an assessment to determine the extent of damage to the Black River Substation in St. Elizabeth following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
FisheriesHurricane MelissaLocal Government

National Fisheries Authority Confirms Island-Wide Catastrophic Damage to Fisheries Sector Following Hurricane Melissa

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has confirmed extensive and catastrophic damage to Jamaica’s fisheries sector following the devastating passage of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. Preliminary assessments indicate losses amounting to billions of dollars, with widespread destruction across fishing communities, aquaculture operations, and critical infrastructure. Initial assessments paint a picture of severe loss in several key fishing parishes, threatening the livelihoods...
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Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (second from left), joins members of the Chinese community in distributing care packages to residents in Green Pond, St. James, recently.
Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Chinese Community Supports Hurricane Relief in St. James

The St. James Municipal Corporation is receiving support from the Chinese community in the hurricane relief effort. Representatives of Chinese-owned businesses recently donated care packages containing food items, clothing, toiletries and other essential items for distribution to residents in communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation and Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, told...
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Director General, Statistical Institute of Jamaica, Leesha Delatie-Budair.
Finance & Public ServiceHurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

STATIN Supports National Relief Efforts with Data and Mapping Resources

As part of the national response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) has been working with several organisations to support the coordination of relief efforts. “One of the things that we provide is detailed maps of Jamaica, disaggregated at what we call the enumeration district (ED) level… these are just small geographic spaces...
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