The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising the public that the roadway from Spanish Town to Bog Walk in St. Catherine is now open to vehicular traffic. Operators of large and high vehicles must, however, use the corridor with great caution. Manager of Communication and Customer Services at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, says that while the roadway has been cleared...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., confirmed that the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS), comprehensive humanitarian response is underway following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, which caused severe disruption across the island—particularly in St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, St. James, and Hanover. The Ministry has prioritized rapid, door-to-door assessments, steady relief flows, and targeted support...

The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA), and Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC), have united forces and are working collaboratively to provide coordinated relief to the most vulnerable survivors in western Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. A Private Sector Response Centre has been established to coordinate donations and logistics, serving as...

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...