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Social Worker, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Clurdine Powell Harrison, uses a mobile phone to capture images highlighting damage to Cameka Chamberlin
Social Worker, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Clurdine Powell Harrison, uses a mobile phone to capture images highlighting damage to Cameka Chamberlin's residence in Mitchell Town, during the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. Occasion was a visit to the community in Clarendon on July 10 by teams from the Ministry to assess the damage and provide relief items to the affected residents.

PHOTOS: MLSS Relief Effort

Ministry of Labour and Social Security Records Officer, Stacey-Ann Coleman (left), documents information being provided by resident of Mitchell Town in Clarendon, Novlette Rhoden, on the extent of damage sustained during Hurricane Beryl’s passage. The occasion was a visit to the community by teams from the Ministry on Wednesday (July 10) to assess damage and present relief items to affected residents.
Ministry of Labour and Social Security Records Officer, Stacey-Ann Coleman (left), documents information being provided by resident of Mitchell Town in Clarendon, Novlette Rhoden, on the extent of damage sustained during Hurricane Beryl’s passage. The occasion was a visit to the community by teams from the Ministry on Wednesday (July 10) to assess damage and present relief items to affected residents.

PHOTOS: Post-Hurricane Relief Supplies Presented to Residents of Mitchell Town in Clarendon
Acting Director General,  Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addressing Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Acting Director General,  Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addressing Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

ODPEM’s Post-Hurricane Damage Assessments Ongoing
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).

Gov’t to Undertake Post-Hurricane National Clean-Up Initiative
Community Liaison Officer, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Nadola Williams, speaks with Portland Cottage resident, Joseph McGregor, after presenting him with tarpaulin to protect this home from the elements.  Teams from the Ministry journeyed to communities in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 10), to assess the extent of damage from Hurricane Beryl and provide relief items to affected persons.
Community Liaison Officer, Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Nadola Williams, speaks with Portland Cottage resident, Joseph McGregor, after presenting him with tarpaulin to protect this home from the elements.  Teams from the Ministry journeyed to communities in Clarendon on Wednesday (July 10), to assess the extent of damage from Hurricane Beryl and provide relief items to affected persons.

PHOTOS: Residents of Portland Cottage Get Relief Items

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, converses with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Marsha Henry-Martin, during Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Local Government

Repairs to Markets Damaged During Hurricane’s Passage Being Fast-Tracked

Repairs to markets that sustained damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl will be fast-tracked. The Falmouth, Mandeville, Lucea and Old Harbour markets in Trelawny, Manchester, Hanover and St. Catherine, respectively, were significantly impacted by gale-force winds and torrential rains accompanying the category four cyclone. “The Government, earlier this year, had announced a $500-million programme for markets across the country....
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. 
CommunityHurricane BerylLabourSocial Security

Timely Gov’t Response to Post-Hurricane Dislocation in Communities

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security has taken swift and practical measures to provide essential humanitarian assistance to affected communities across Jamaica. Addressing Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., said following the hurricane’s passage on July 3, dedicated teams from the Ministry were promptly...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationHurricane Beryl

Education Sector Sustains Nearly $800m in Damage from Hurricane Beryl’s Passage

Preliminary estimates indicate that Jamaica’s education sector has suffered close to $800 million in damage due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the Government is committed to addressing these challenges swiftly and ensuring that educational facilities are safe and functional. “We are mobilising all the necessary resources to mitigate further damage...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), addressing Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Looking on is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Information, Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
CommunityDevelopmentHurricane BerylLocal Government

500 Municipal Roads Impacted by Hurricane Beryl

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has advised that some 500 municipal roads were affected during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Addressing Wednesday’s (July 10) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, he shared that the parishes of St. Thomas, Portland, Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth experienced the greatest road infrastructure damage. “Bridges that are under the...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).
Hurricane BerylParliamentWorks / Construction

Damage to Main Road Network Estimated at $10.25 Billion

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the country's main road network has been severely impacted due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl, with the National Works Agency (NWA) estimating $10.25 billion in damage. Mr. Holness made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9). “There are approximately 25,000 kilometres of roads that...
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