What was expected to be a joyful handover ceremony became a poignant occasion for New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Beverly Barnaby Moo-Young, who accepted the keys to a new home in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, originally intended for her late aunt, Nellie White. Mrs. Barnaby Moo-Young, who received the keys to the new unit from Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon....

Engineers from the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) will be assisting with repairs to damaged buildings in Accompong and surrounding areas in St. Elizabeth, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Approximately 80 per cent of the structures in the historical maroon community, which has about 260 houses, were damaged or destroyed during the October 28 hurricane. Speaking during...

The Government has allocated $10 million to each constituency to facilitate the clean-up of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 25). He also informed the House that $150,000 will be allocated to each Councillor in all...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has urged Jamaicans in communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa to remain vigilant against environmental health risks as they resume their daily lives. “We take note of the reports out of the Ministry of Health [and Wellness], where we have seen some cases [of] suspected leptospirosis, and other cases of waterborne diseases, or...

The Government is establishing a National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NARA) to lead, coordinate, fast-track and oversee national rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. “The NARA will focus on building back better – safer homes, climate-resilient infrastructure, better land use planning, relocation from high-risk zones,” said Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He said that new...

With more than 1,300 with new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in Jamaica each year, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is emphasising the need for more women to get screened to ensure early detection and reduce fatalities. “It is estimated that breast cancer accounts for approximately 35 to 40 per cent of female cancers in Jamaica and...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed gratitude for the rapid response and steadfast commitment demonstrated by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and international partners in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during a stop in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, on Monday (November 17), during a goodwill tour of some of the hardest-hit parishes, the Prime Minister said the regional...