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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on November 26.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on November 26.

Ministry to Instal Prefabricated Housing Units to Accommodate Displaced Persons

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is looking to instal prefabricated housing units in sections of the country to accommodate displaced persons, especially those who occupy school facilities following the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Addressing a press conference...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 25).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 25).

Gov’t Allocates $10M Per Constituency for Hurricane Melissa Clean-Up
Managing Director of the Jamaica 4-H Foundation, Peter Thompson (left), and Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the United States-based diaspora charity, Living Well Community Care Center, Dr. Joan Williamson, sign the partnership agreement for hurricane relief assistance between the organisations, at the 4-H Foundation’s Duke Street offices in Kingston on Monday (November 24).
Managing Director of the Jamaica 4-H Foundation, Peter Thompson (left), and Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the United States-based diaspora charity, Living Well Community Care Center, Dr. Joan Williamson, sign the partnership agreement for hurricane relief assistance between the organisations, at the 4-H Foundation’s Duke Street offices in Kingston on Monday (November 24).

Diaspora Charity Partners With 4-H Foundation to Assist Communities Affected by Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Alexander Williams.
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Alexander Williams.

UK High Commissioner Welcomes Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts
Global dancehall superstar Sean Paul performs during the I Love Jamaica Telethon and Virtual Concert, held at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on Sunday (November 23), as part of the post Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.
Global dancehall superstar Sean Paul performs during the I Love Jamaica Telethon and Virtual Concert, held at the National Indoor Sports Centre in Kingston on Sunday (November 23), as part of the post Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Jamaicans Encouraged To Give Generously During I Love Jamaica Telethon

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is appealing to Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora to give generously during today’s (November 23) six-hour I LOVE JAMAICA Telethon and Virtual Concert. The national fundraising initiative, is aimed at supporting Jamaica’s recovery efforts, following the devastation caused by Category Five Hurricane Melissa on October 28. “I invite you to...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, gives remarks during a follow up meeting of the Emergency Operations Centre at the St. James Municipal Corporation in Montego Bay on Thursday (November 20).
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

World Central Kitchen Serves Over One Million Meals in Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa

World Central Kitchen (WCK) has served over one million hot meals across western Jamaica, providing vital relief to residents affected by Hurricane Melissa. The disclosure was made by Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, who was speaking to journalists after a meeting of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) on November 20. “St. James has benefited significantly from that number,...
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Emergency Chairperson for the Jamaica Red Cross St. James Branch, Colleen Lawson-Taylor, addresses a meeting of the Emergency Operations Centre held at the St. James Municipal Corporation on November 20.
CommunityHurricane Relief & Recovery

Jamaica Red Cross St. James Branch Appeals For Volunteers

The Jamaica Red Cross St. James Branch is appealing for volunteers to support ongoing relief efforts in the parish, as communities continue to recover from hurricane melissa. The plea comes from Emergency Chairperson for the Jamaica Red Cross St. James Branch, Colleen Lawson-Taylor, who was addressing a meeting of the Emergency Operations Centre, held at the St. James Municipal Corporation...
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Volunteers repair a building at the Westwood High School for Girls in Trelawny, during a repair and clean up exercise at the school on Friday ( November 21).
EducationHurricane Relief & Recovery

Schools In St. Ann And Trelawny Continue Post-hurricane Melissa Cleanup

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, schools across St. Ann and Trelawny are actively restoring facilities to ensure students can safely return to classes. Brown’s Town Community College in St. Ann and Westwood High School for Girls in Trelawny, are leading the charge in repairing damages sustained during the hurricane, which affected roofs, classrooms, dormitories, and other essential infrastructure. Principal...
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Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, shares a photo opportunity with members of the RIU Ocho Rios entertainment staff, during a tour of properties in the resort town on Thursday (November 20).
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryTourism

Fund Established To Support Tourism Workers Affected By Melissa

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has welcomed the support from private sector organisations in the establishment of a $1billion fund, to assist tourism workers affected by Hurricane Melissa. “The most precious asset of our tourism industry is our staff. In moments of adversity, our people rise to the occasion. I am profoundly impressed by how quickly the sector mobilised...
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Nursing Coordinator in Ministry of Health and Wellness, Anthonette Patterson Bartley, engages expecting mothers, during a maternal health outreach at the Black River Health Centre in St. Elizabeth on Friday, November 21.
Health & WellnessHurricane Relief & Recovery

Maternal Care And Relief Supplies Provided To Pregnant And Lactating Mothers

More than 60 pregnant women and new mothers received support on Friday, (November 21), as the Ministry of Health and Wellness rolled out a new maternal health initiative to assist families affected by Hurricane Melissa. State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, led the intervention held at the Black River Health Centre in St. Elizabeth....
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Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Trelawny Parish Agricultural Manager, Courtney Taylor, addresses farmers during Wednesday’s (November 19) RADA Connect/GraceKennedy (GK) General Insurance handover ceremony, held in Litchfield, Trelawny. Approximately 32 farmers received insurance payouts under the GraceKennedy (GK) Weather Protection Programme to support their recovery following Hurricane Melissa.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

32 Farmers In Litchfield, Trelawny, Receive Insurance Payouts To Support Hurricane Recovery

Approximately 32 farmers in Litchfield, Trelawny, have received insurance payouts under the GraceKennedy (GK) Weather Protection Programme to support their recovery following Hurricane Melissa. The payments were distributed on Wednesday (November 19) during a joint visit to the community by the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Connect team, together with representatives of the GK Insurance Group. GK General Insurance Client...
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