The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is aware of a message circulating on social media claiming the existence of a “hurricane grant.” This message is false. The figures being shared relate to relief grants that were provided to households affected by Hurricane Beryl in 2024, and do not apply to the current situation. The Government of Jamaica remains firmly...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is putting all its resources into the execution of a massive post - Hurricane Melissa relief operation. On Saturday, November 1, the Ministry intensified its relief operations across St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James, and Trelawny, delivering vital support to thousands of families in need. These efforts build on the ongoing relief...

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stands in firm solidarity with the Government and people of Jamaica, who continue to endure the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods, and with communities now facing the difficult task of rebuilding. As the CARICOM’s regional public health agency serving the...

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is advising that some health centres within SERHA have reopened today. The following health centres are open from 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.:   Full services are currently being offered at five of our major hospitals: Kingston Public Hospital, National Chest Hospital, Hope Institute, Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre, and Princess Margaret Hospital. Other...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is advising all members of the First Class of the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR) to report to their respective duty stations effective 30 October 2025. This mobilization forms part of the JDF’s ongoing national response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Reserve personnel will be deployed to support relief operations, search and...

France expresses its solidarity with Jamaica following the devastating passage of Hurricane Melissa, which has caused significant damage throughout the island. France is preparing to dispatch humanitarian aid to Jamaica today. Essential relief kits and water treatment units will be delivered in the coming days by the French Armed Forces in the West Indies, as part of the European Union...

Based on consultations with the Meteorological Service of Jamaica and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), non-essential Government of Jamaica Offices will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, October 30, 2025. Hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica. As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing difficulties, whether due to transportation...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising that all health centres remain closed until further notice, as assessments continue following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. While hospitals remain open, they continue to operate in emergency mode to provide critical and life-saving care only. Non-emergency services are temporarily suspended, as staff work to manage emergency cases and stabilise operations amid...