Children and their families in Clarendon turned out in their numbers to collect hygiene kits from UNICEF on Tuesday July 30. Hundreds of people from Rocky Point, Portland Cottage and Lionel Town benefitted from the collaborative effort of the teams from UNICEF and Food for the Poor (FFP) who journeyed to support the communities that have been left reeling from...

As Jamaicans begin to rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Government is encouraging the use of hurricane straps during roof construction. A Hurricane Roof Strap Expo, organised by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, was held at JAG Myers Park in Black River, St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 26). It involved collaboration with the Office of...

Activities for Jamaica’s 62nd anniversary of independence will be scaled back this year as the country continues restoration and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. “Recognising the magnitude of Hurricane Beryl’s impact, the decision was taken to modify our plans while keeping the spirit of independence alive,” said Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange....

Reconstruction of the Farm Road to Valley Heights bridge in St. James is under way, with completion expected before the upcoming school year. The St. James Municipal Corporation, which is spearheading the project, estimates the rehabilitation will cost approximately $13 million. The bridge sustained damage on July 2, a day before Hurricane Beryl's arrival. Residents had set fire to debris...

Hi-Pro, on Thursday (July 25), handed over $5 million in agricultural inputs to the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) to assist farmers impacted by the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The items include fertilisers, pig, chicken and goat feed, seeds and chemicals. The donation represents a continuation of support by the company to the country’s farmers, with more than 140,000 baby...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has expressed concern regarding the variation in information from the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) and constituents, on the restoration of electricity in several communities. Several areas remain without power since the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. “Let me categorically state that as of this morning (Wednesday) at...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that eight schools in St. Elizabeth that were severely damaged during the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3 are high on the Ministry’s priority work list. “We must do work to get them ready for September. Without a doubt, simply eyeing the damage that’s there, you can see that it...

Jamaicans whose homes were damaged or destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Beryl should start receiving emergency grant assistance within the next four weeks. “We intend to finish our assessments within the next week. We intend to finish our data entry within the next two weeks, and we intend to start the disbursement of relief within the next four weeks,”...

The Government is undertaking a national campaign for the removal of bulky waste and eradication of mosquito breeding sites from communities following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, launched the Derelict Vehicles and Bulky Waste Removal programme at the Waterford Community Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine on Wednesday (July 24). The initiative, which is...