Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH), Charmaine Williams-Beckford, says the facility remains functional and continues to serve patients, despite sustaining severe structural damage during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Speaking at a recent meeting of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), held at the St. James Municipal Corporation, Mrs. Williams-Beckford said the hospital has...

The European Union (EU) has mobilised €2 million in emergency funding to help families in Jamaica impacted during the passage of Hurricane Melissa rebuild, restore basic services, and recover their livelihoods. An additional €1.25 million will be allocated by the Union to support the Red Cross response in Cuba and Jamaica. The announcement was made by European Commissioner for Equality,...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is recommending the establishment of a new Charles Gordon Market, following severe damages caused by Hurricane Melissa, as cleanup and restoration continue in the market district. “The entire roof is gone, and much of the market infrastructure has been destroyed. We will have to go in reset mode, and we may very well...

Residents in hurricane-affected communities, are receiving hot meals and care packages through a partnership between the St. James Municipal Corporation and Pure Ultra Lounge. Following the distribution of packages on Sunday (November 9) on Fustic Road, Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon told JIS News that the area, also referred to as ‘Train Line,’ has been severely impacted, with...

South Florida based charity organization, Caribbean Strong, in partnership with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), have been moving urgently needed supplies from a Doral, Florida hub, to hurricane-impacted communities in Western Jamaica. GEM has also been coordinating relief efforts with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), the NCB Foundation and the American Friends of Jamaica, among others. South...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to ensuring Jamaica’s quick recovery following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Minister McKenzie made the comment while touring sections of Falmouth, Trelawny, to assess hurricane-related damages on Saturday (November 8). Key locations visited include the Falmouth market, municipal buildings, and shelters. “Everywhere I have been...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the rapid establishment of a fully equipped Spanish field hospital on the grounds of the Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny, represents a major milestone in the Government’s health response following the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa. Dr. Tufton said the facility was established through collaboration among the Governments...