Jamaica Post wishes to reassure the public that outbound mail services remain active. However, like many postal administrations globally, we continue to experience temporary restrictions affecting some destinations due to flight shortages, airline capacity constraints, and international policy changes. We also take note of the recent Gleaner article and welcome the opportunity to provide additional clarity. We understand the impact...

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has underscored the urgent need for Jamaicans to recognise the evolving risks of climate change and adapt their homes and communities accordingly. Dr. Holness, who was addressing the official opening of the newly reconstructed Little London Police Station in Westmoreland on Friday (November 28), noted that...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced plans to revamp the New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) in order to better meet Jamaica’s evolving housing needs. Speaking during the handover of a new home to NSHP beneficiary, Beverly Barnaby Moo‑Young in Savanna‑la‑Mar, Westmoreland, on Friday (November 28), Prime Minister Holness noted that the immediate priority is the provision...

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors and mortgagors who remain unsure of how to begin their recovery journey after Hurricane Melissa are being encouraged to connect with the Trust for support. Manager for Customer Relations Management at the NHT, Shara Luke Cooper, says the organisation recognises the emotional and financial strain many families continue to face nearly a month after the...

The European Union (EU) has mobilised €2 million in emergency funding to help families in Jamaica impacted during the passage of Hurricane Melissa rebuild, restore basic services, and recover their livelihoods. An additional €1.25 million will be allocated by the Union to support the Red Cross response in Cuba and Jamaica. The announcement was made by European Commissioner for Equality,...

Effective immediately, the Office Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has been reassigned to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). A new Director General, Commander Alvin Gayle, has also been appointed. He has been seconded from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to take leadership and streamline the operations of the entity. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the...

The Government of Jamaica is cautioning members of the public, both locally and internationally, to be on high alert for fraudulent websites attempting to exploit their generosity in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, said the Jamaica Cyber...