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Reconstruction work being done on the Farm Road to Valley Heights bridge in St. James.
Reconstruction work being done on the Farm Road to Valley Heights bridge in St. James.

St. James Bridge to Be Completed Before New School Year

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...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), is presented with agricultural inputs to assist farmers affected by the passage of Hurricane Beryl, by Hi-Pro Vice President, Colonel (Ret
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), is presented with agricultural inputs to assist farmers affected by the passage of Hurricane Beryl, by Hi-Pro Vice President, Colonel (Ret'd) Jaimie Ogilvie (second left). Sharing in the presentation (from left) are Hi-Pro Divisional Sales and Distribution Manager, Trevin Nairne; Senior Strategist in the Ministry, Michael Pryce; and Hi-Pro Ace Supercenter Farm Store Manager, Sherrae Wong-Black. Some $5 million in supplies were handed over at Hi-Pro in White Marl, St. Catherine, on Thursday (July 25).

Hi-Pro Donates $5 Million in Agricultural Inputs to Farmers
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses yesterday’s (July 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses yesterday’s (July 24) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Energy Minister Expresses Concern About Information Variation
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Eastern, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), are led on a tour of Munro College, St. Elizabeth, by Principal, Mark Smith, on July 24. The school was among eight institutions in the parish that were severely damaged by Hurricane Beryl. At left in the background is Regional Director at the Ministry of Education and Youth – Region 5, Susan Nelson Smith.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) and Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining and Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth South Eastern, Hon. Franklin Witter (left), are led on a tour of Munro College, St. Elizabeth, by Principal, Mark Smith, on July 24. The school was among eight institutions in the parish that were severely damaged by Hurricane Beryl. At left in the background is Regional Director at the Ministry of Education and Youth – Region 5, Susan Nelson Smith.

Severely Damaged Schools in St. Elizabeth Placed on Priority List for Repairs
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Families to Start Receiving Housing Grants in Four Weeks

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, observes as workers from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) remove old motorcars under the Derelict Vehicles and Bulky Waste Removal programme. The post-Hurricane Beryl national clean-up exercise was officially launched on July 24 at the Waterford Community Centre in Portmore, St. Catherine.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

PM Launches Post-Hurricane Beryl Cleanup Campaign

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...
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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, makes a Statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 23).
Finance & Public ServiceHurricane Relief & Recovery

$5 Billion from Disaster Risk Financing Resources for Immediate Relief and Recovery Efforts

The Government plans to tap $5 billion from its disaster risk financing resources to address the immediate relief and recovery efforts related to Hurricane Beryl. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, made the disclosure during a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 23). “We plan to disburse $1.3 billion to the...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Hurricane Relief & RecoverySocial Security

Social Security Ministry Distributes 11,697 Food Packages

As of July 22, 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Social Security has provided 11,697 food packages in response to the needs of households in communities affected by Hurricane Beryl. In addition, 1,925 tarpaulins have been distributed to assist in protection from the elements for households experiencing roof damage, 989 mattresses have been provided, while 1,911 hygiene kits and 500...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., makes Statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 23).
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLabourParliament

Level of Support Outlined for Persons Whose Houses Were Damaged by Hurricane

Based on the analysis of the damage assessments completed, so far, following Hurricane Beryl, it has been projected that 8,700 houses islandwide will require some level of support from the Government to aid in their recovery and rebuilding. “Of this amount, the vast majority would have suffered minor damage. Families whose houses have been totally destroyed, which, based on the...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 23).
EnergyHurricane BerylHurricane Relief & RecoveryParliament

Minister Vaz Urges JPS to Meet Deadlines for Electricity Restoration

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is urging the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) to “pull out all stops” to meet the deadlines for the restoration of electricity in communities across the island. Several areas remain without power since the July 3 passage of Hurricane Beryl. The Minister, in a statement in the House of Representatives on...
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Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Nadia Burgess, speaks at the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Thursday (July 18).
Health & WellnessLocal Government

Vector Control Activities to Be Ramped Up in St. James

The St. James Public Health Department has ramped up vector-control activities in the parish, following a spike in the Aedes aegypti Index since June. Speaking at the Disaster Preparedness, Hazard Mitigation and Safety Committee meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, on Thursday (July 18), Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector for St. James, Nadia Burgess, said increased rainfall has heightened...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), and Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), converse with Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey, during Friday’s (July 19) Hurricane Beryl Disaster Recovery Plan for the Education Sector press conference. The event was held at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
EducationHurricane Relief & RecoveryYouth

Education Ministry to Commence Repairs at Schools Damaged During Hurricane’s Passage

The Ministry of Education and Youth will be commencing repairs at schools damaged during Hurricane Beryl’s passage in preparation for the start of the 2024/25 academic year in September. “We understand the urgency and state, that it is imperative that we begin restoration efforts immediately, considering we only have approximately six or seven weeks until the reopening of schools,” Portfolio...
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