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Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.
Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.

Gov’t to Transition Hurricane Melissa Relief to Voucher System by Early New Year

The Government is moving to transition its post-Hurricane Melissa relief efforts from physical distribution to a voucher system by early in the New Year. Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade, disclosed this...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (background centre) shares a moment with newly minted landowners after a land titling ceremony held at the Lacovia Community Centre in St. Elizabeth on Friday ( December 12). Also participating in the ceremony were Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North West, Andrew Morris (left) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (fifth right). 
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (background centre) shares a moment with newly minted landowners after a land titling ceremony held at the Lacovia Community Centre in St. Elizabeth on Friday ( December 12). Also participating in the ceremony were Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North West, Andrew Morris (left) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Franklin Witter (fifth right). 

Residents of St. Elizabeth Receive Land Titles
The World Central Kitchen (WCK) team preparing meals from its Montego Bay Convention Centre headquarters in St. James.
The World Central Kitchen (WCK) team preparing meals from its Montego Bay Convention Centre headquarters in St. James.

World Central Kitchen to Continue Serving Meals Into January
A unit constructed under the National Housing Trust (NHT) Sandhill Vista housing development in St. Catherine.
A unit constructed under the National Housing Trust (NHT) Sandhill Vista housing development in St. Catherine.

NHT Receives 667 Applications for Post-hurricane Disaster Relief Grant
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the main address during Newport‑Fersan (Jamaica) Limited’s Hurricane Melissa Support Handover Ceremony, held on Thursday (December 11) at the fertiliser company’s headquarters in Kingston. The entity has donated fertiliser, valued $25 million, to be distributed to farmers severely impacted by the major category-five hurricane.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the main address during Newport‑Fersan (Jamaica) Limited’s Hurricane Melissa Support Handover Ceremony, held on Thursday (December 11) at the fertiliser company’s headquarters in Kingston. The entity has donated fertiliser, valued $25 million, to be distributed to farmers severely impacted by the major category-five hurricane.

Farmers to Receive Post-hurricane Soil-testing Support to Guide Replanting Efforts

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, pours the symbolic concrete on the top floor of the 28-storey Pinnacle luxury development in St. James, on December 10.
CommunityDevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

Government to Engage Services of Contractors With Proven Quality and Speed

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be engaging the services of contractors with proven quality and speed to support the rebuilding of homes and infrastructure, following Hurricane Melissa. Addressing business interests and tourism stakeholders at a ceremony in Montego Bay, St. James, on December 10, Dr. Holness outlined a fresh approach to Jamaica’s post-hurricane...
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Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday
EnergyHurricane Relief & Recovery

All Major Town Centres to Have Electricity for Christmas/New Year

Ministry of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says the Ministry is working with local officials to guide the restoration of electricity in priority areas, particularly for the Christmas season. He said that the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) has given the commitment to restore power in the major town centres in all parishes by Christmas and New Year. “It...
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Health & WellnessHurricane Relief & Recovery

Health Ministry Ramps Up Psychosocial Support for Hurricane Victims

Psychosocial support has been ramped up for persons affected by Hurricane Melissa, by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. So far, more than 500 healthcare workers and 3,475 persons in the wider population have been reached. Making the disclosure, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, said with support from several partners, they have made a very targeted approach to...
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Public Education Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
Local Government

JFB Providing Support for Firefighters

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is providing support for firefighters who suffered loss or damage during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Public Education Officer at the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, said that 120 firefighters in western parishes, particularly in Westmoreland and St. Elizabeth, were impacted. “We have been working with some companies that have been assisting with...
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Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, on Thursday (December 11).
Local Government

Mayor Acknowledges Support for Residents of Westmoreland

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, has acknowledged government support for residents of Westmoreland who were impacted by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. He mentioned the help provided through care packages and appealed for continued assistance to meet the ongoing needs of residents. Addressing the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation on December 11, Councillor Delancy noted the extensive...
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Public Education Officer, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Superintendent Emeleo Ebanks, explains the importance of installing smoke-detection devices within homes, at a recent JIS Think Tank.
Local Government

JFB Encourages Householders to Install Smoke Detectors

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is encouraging householders to install smoke detectors to minimise fire-related injuries and deaths. The appeal comes amid increased household activities such as cooking and the use of decorative lights that heighten the risk of fires during the festive season. “Every room in your house, except the kitchen, should have a smoke detector,” said Public Education...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), looks on as Colonel General Staff, Guyana Defence Force, Captain (Coast Guard), Vernon Burnette, points out hurricane relief items donated by Guyana, including roofing material for the rebuilding of 200 roofs. The items were handed over on Tuesday (December 9) at a warehouse facility on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. Observing in the background are Honorary Consul for Guyana to Jamaica, Indera Persaud and Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle.
Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Guyana Provides Material, Manpower to Rebuild 200 Roofs

Jamaica has received another shipment of supplies from Guyana, including material to replace 200 roofs in Westmoreland, which was among parishes most severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The items were handed over to Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, at a warehouse on Marcus Garvey Road in Kingston on Tuesday (December 9). They...
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