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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ handover ceremony at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on September 4.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ handover ceremony at Hotel Tim Bamboo in Port Antonio on September 4.

More Than 70 Portland Families Benefit from ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ Initiative

More than 70 families in Portland have been added to the growing number of Jamaicans benefiting from the Government’s ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ initiative. The programme, which is a response to the dislocation resulting from Hurricane Beryl’s passage on July 3, delivers...
Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, addresses the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee on Tuesday (September 3).
Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon, addresses the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee on Tuesday (September 3).

St. Elizabeth on High Tropical Wave Alert
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ initiative cash grant presentation ceremony for persons affected by Hurricane Beryl, at Morant Villas Hotel in St. Thomas on Tuesday (September 3).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ initiative cash grant presentation ceremony for persons affected by Hurricane Beryl, at Morant Villas Hotel in St. Thomas on Tuesday (September 3).

Approximately 100 Families in St. Thomas Receive Hurricane Beryl Relief Funds
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the bridge linking Cornwall Courts and Green Pond communities in St. James, on Sunday, September 1.  Assisting are St James Central Member of Parliament and Deputy Speaker of the House, Heroy Clarke (sixth left); Government Senator, Charles Sinclair (right); Councillor of the Salt Spring Division, Gregory Harris (second right); and Councillor for the Montego Bay South Eastern Division, Arthur Lynch (second left); and community members.
Mayor of Montego Bay and Chairman of the St. James Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Vernon (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the bridge linking Cornwall Courts and Green Pond communities in St. James, on Sunday, September 1.  Assisting are St James Central Member of Parliament and Deputy Speaker of the House, Heroy Clarke (sixth left); Government Senator, Charles Sinclair (right); Councillor of the Salt Spring Division, Gregory Harris (second right); and Councillor for the Montego Bay South Eastern Division, Arthur Lynch (second left); and community members.

Bridge Linking Cornwall Courts and Green Pond Officially Opened
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is joined by Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence, in presenting cheques to residents of the parish, Carole Jones (second left) and Camele Campbell, to assist with repairs to their homes, which were damaged during Hurricane Beryl’s passage. The cheques were handed over during a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ presentation ceremony at The Source in Savanna-la-Mar, on August 29.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), is joined by Member of Parliament for Westmoreland Eastern, Daniel Lawrence, in presenting cheques to residents of the parish, Carole Jones (second left) and Camele Campbell, to assist with repairs to their homes, which were damaged during Hurricane Beryl’s passage. The cheques were handed over during a ‘Rebuild Jamaica’ presentation ceremony at The Source in Savanna-la-Mar, on August 29.

More Than 13,500 Homes Damaged During Hurricane Beryl’s Passage

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Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC), Dr. Dwayne Vernon (fourth left), presents a cheque valued $1.5 million to winner of the Social Development Commission (SDC) National Community T/20 Cricket Competition, Fairfield United, following their victory in the final held recently at Chedwin Park in St. Catherine.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

SDC Congratulates Winners of 2024 National Community Cricket Competitions

The Social Development Commission (SDC) has congratulated Fairfield United and Angels Masters on their success in the just concluded SDC National Community Cricket Competitions. Fairfield United from Manchester won the T20 tournament, defeating Links United of St. Ann to secure the $1.5 million prize and their third title in four years. Links received $750,000 for their effort. In the Masters...
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Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.
HousingHurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime Minister

Sept. 30 Deadline for NHT Disaster Relief Grant Applications

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors and mortgagors have until September 30 to apply for the Disaster Relief Grant, being provided to support individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Applications can be submitted in-person to the nearest NHT office or online at www.nht.gov.jm. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at the NHT, Dwayne Berbick, says approximately $300...
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Firefighters participate in a recent water rescue training programme organised by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Area 4. Forty firefighters across the parishes of St. James, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth and Trelawny participated  at Chukka Eco-Adventure Outpost at Good Hope, in Trelawny.
Local Government

Firefighters Take Part in Water Rescue Training

Forty firefighters from the parishes of St. James, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth and Trelawny have completed an intensive water rescue training programme. This initiative, spearheaded by the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Area 4, was driven by the increasing risks posed by climate change. It is part of a broader effort to equip firefighters with specialised skills to handle extreme weather-related...
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Director, Agribusiness Market Distribution and Logistics, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Krishna Badaloo (right), addresses a fruit tree resuscitation training session in Yallahs, St. Thomas, on Wednesday (August 28).
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

RADA St. Thomas Parish Office Trains Farmers in Post-Hurricane Fruit Tree Resuscitation

Approximately 70 farmers in St. Thomas and neighbouring parishes are now better able to manage their operations, following a Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) fruit tree resuscitation training exercise on Wednesday (August 28). The session, organised by RADA’s St. Thomas parish office, was held in Norris, Yallahs, and featured information-based and practical sessions moderated by key stakeholders. The event formed...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (August 28) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
EducationHurricane Relief & RecoveryYouth

Repair Bill for 362 Damaged Schools Exceeds $3 Billion

The repair bill for the 362 schools damaged by Hurricane Beryl in July has exceeded $3 billion. Preliminary estimates to undertake repairs were priced at $2.7 billion. The disclosure was made by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, during Wednesday’s (August 28) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “Given that the number of schools assessed has increased, that...
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