Today, Ambassador N. Nick Perry announced nearly JMD$400 million (USD$2.5 million) in U.S. humanitarian support for the communities impacted by Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This assistance is in direct response to a request from the Jamaican government, demonstrating our enduring commitment to our close friends and neighbors. Ambassador Perry released a...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that it has cleared 95 per cent of roads that were blocked due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Communications and Customer Service Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, made the disclosure during the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport’s July 8 press conference at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) Auditorium...

The Coconut Industry Board (CIB) is urging registered farmers to reach out to Advisory Officers within their region to report damage to farms, caused by Hurricane Beryl. General Manager of the Board, Shaun Cameron, told JIS News today (July 9), that with telecommunications down and persons without power across sections of the country, farmers should reach out where they can...

The Disaster Preparedness Committee for St. Elizabeth has activated emergency operations to identify the most affected areas to dispatch immediate resources. Parish Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Ornella Lewis, told JIS News that the focus is on identifying communities with the greatest need and efficiently allocating relief support to the citizens. She outlined that the...

A website has been established through which the Government will coordinate donations towards and provide information on Jamaica’s post-Hurricane Beryl recovery and relief efforts. The portal, which was unveiled by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Monday (July 8), can be accessed at www.disasterfund.opm.gov.jm. He provided details on the facility during the launch of the ‘Building a Better...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, looks at what remains of a once sturdy greenhouse in St. Elizabeth. Occasion was an assessment tour of farms in the parish on Saturday (July 6) by the Minister and several representatives from agencies within the Ministry.

The National Works Agency (NWA) has reopened some 94% of the roads reported as being rendered impassable due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The Agency to date has received reports on 476 road sections. Manager Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw says that of this number 39% have been fully reopened while another 55% have been...