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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right) greets resident of Salmon Town in Manchester, Ann Kay Dixon and daughter (second left), during a tour of the area on July 12. Ann Kay’s house and business were damaged as a result of the passage of hurricane beryl. Looking on is the Minister of State in the Ministry, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right) greets resident of Salmon Town in Manchester, Ann Kay Dixon and daughter (second left), during a tour of the area on July 12. Ann Kay’s house and business were damaged as a result of the passage of hurricane beryl. Looking on is the Minister of State in the Ministry, Dr. Hon. Norman Dunn.

PHOTOS: Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr tours Manchester

Principal of the Toll Gate Primary School, Rev. Carol Brown-Clarke (second right), makes a point to Education Officer at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Raquel Ranger Cowan (right), during the removal of debris from the school, on July 9.
Principal of the Toll Gate Primary School, Rev. Carol Brown-Clarke (second right), makes a point to Education Officer at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Raquel Ranger Cowan (right), during the removal of debris from the school, on July 9.

Community Members Assist in Cleanup Activities at Toll Gate Primary School
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), in discussion with Annakay Dixon (second left), during a tour of the Salmond Town community of South Manchester on July 12. Others present (from second right) are Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern, Robern Chin, and Councillor for the Grove Town Division, Iceval Brown.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), in discussion with Annakay Dixon (second left), during a tour of the Salmond Town community of South Manchester on July 12. Others present (from second right) are Member of Parliament for Manchester Southern, Robern Chin, and Councillor for the Grove Town Division, Iceval Brown.

Small Businesses to Receive Assistance
Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon (third right, standing), and other representatives of the Corporation are joined by My Medic Training + Response President, John Lyon (third left, standing), and his team during the handover of equipment on Thursday (July 11) to aid post-Hurricane Beryl relief efforts in the parish.
Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon (third right, standing), and other representatives of the Corporation are joined by My Medic Training + Response President, John Lyon (third left, standing), and his team during the handover of equipment on Thursday (July 11) to aid post-Hurricane Beryl relief efforts in the parish.

St. Elizabeth Gets Post-Hurricane Relief Support from American Emergency Response Entity
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

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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.
Hurricane Relief & Recovery

PHOTOS: Post-Hurricane Relief Supplies Presented to Residents of Mitchell Town in Clarendon

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...
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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.
Local Government

ODPEM’s Post-Hurricane Damage Assessments Ongoing

Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says Hurricane Beryl post-disaster and damage assessments are ongoing. “We have now completed our activities in St. Thomas and we are now focusing mainly in the most affected areas. The damage assessment is being done along the southern side and the team is working out...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9).
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Gov’t to Undertake Post-Hurricane National Clean-Up Initiative

The Government will be undertaking a national clean-up initiative under the Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help (REACH) Programme. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9). The REACH Programme aims to provide immediate assistance to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Major elements of the programme...
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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.
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PHOTOS: Residents of Portland Cottage Get Relief Items

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.
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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. 
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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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