The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is implementing a structured, three-fold plan for the recovery of Jamaica’s agricultural sector, which suffered an estimated $30 billion in damage from Hurricane Melissa. The two-year plan, comprising immediate, medium-term and long-term interventions, mobilises RADA’s full technical, extension and engineering teams and leverages partnerships among key agencies, farmer groups and the private sector, said...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed the three‑year coordinated financing package of up to US$6.7 billion, designed to support Jamaica’s recovery, reconstruction, and long‑term resilience in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The funds will be facilitated through CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Inter-American Development Bank...

Black River and Brampton primary and infant schools in St. Elizabeth have received donations of hurricane relief supplies valued at over $500,000 from the Friends of Region 6. The items, which were handed over to the institutions on November 28, included care packages containing food, shoes, clothing, and water. The organisation also assisted with ongoing clean-up at the schools and...

Engineers from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will be assisting with repairs to damaged buildings in Accompong and surrounding areas in St. Elizabeth, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Approximately 80 per cent of the structures in the historical maroon community, which has about 260 houses, were damaged or destroyed during the October 28 hurricane. Speaking during...

Jamaica is set to benefit from a comprehensive package of up to US$6.7 billion over three years, designed to strengthen recovery and reconstruction efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The funds will be facilitated through CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group, the International Monetary...

The National Health Fund (NHF) is providing vital medications to Jamaicans in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, with 148,061 prescriptions processed for the period November 1 to 20. The figure represents a 1.6 per cent increase over the 145,718-prescription count across Drug Serv facilities for the similar 20-day period in October. “It means that we are serving the patients,” said...

Employees at the island’s infirmaries are being praised for their efforts in safeguarding residents during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, which ensured that no injuries or deaths occurred at these facilities, including those most adversely impacted. Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says their decisive actions are a testament to staff proactiveness and...