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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon Desmond McKenzie (second left), tours a section of the Savanna-La-Mar Market in Westmoreland on Wednesday (December 3), to assess the damage caused by the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa. Joining him are (from left) Councillor of the Little London Division, Ian Myles; Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy (partially hidden), and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Dwight Wilson.

Clean-Up Operations to Begin at Savanna-La-Mar Market

By: Serena Grant, December 4, 2025

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has directed that immediate clean-up operations begin at the Savanna-la-Mar market in Westmoreland, following extensive damage caused by the recent...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), converses with President and Chief Executive Officer of the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ), Professor Gordon Shirley (left), and Chairman of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo), Ian Dear, during a visit to Falmouth, Trelawny, on Saturday (November 29).

Gov’t Moves to Rebuild Trelawny Municipal Corporation Building After Hurricane Melissa

By: Okoye Henry, November 30, 2025

Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon.

Community Access, Restoring Essential Services Being Prioritised in St. Elizabeth

By: Okoye Henry, November 28, 2025

Local Government 19 hours ago Hurricane Melissa Damaged 215,000 Buildings
By: Chris Patterson, December 4, 2025
Hurricane Relief & Recovery 2 weeks ago Jamaica Red Cross St. James Branch Appeals For Volunteers
By: Serena Grant, November 23, 2025
Hurricane Relief & Recovery 2 weeks ago Digicel Foundation Donates Water Tank To Catherine Hall Primary School
By: Okoye Henry, November 22, 2025

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Executive Director, Social Development Commission (SDC).

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SDC Undertaking Temporary Accommodations Needs Assessment

The Social Development Commission (SDC) has launched a Temporary Accommodations Needs Assessment Survey across the six parishes severely affected by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The survey, commissioned by the...

By: Shanna K. Salmon, November 21, 2025

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, delivers remarks during a follow-up meeting of the Emergency Operations Centre at the St. James Municipal Corporation in Montego Bay on Thursday (November 20).

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70,000 Care Packages Distributed Across St. James

More than 70,000 care packages have been distributed across St. James since the passage of Hurricane Melissa, as Government and relief partners intensify support to affected residents. Mayor of Montego...

By: Serena Grant, November 21, 2025

Regional Operations Manager, WPM Waste Management Limited, Dramaine Jones, gives remarks during the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation held in Montego Bay on November 13.

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WPM Waste Management Intensifying Operations in St. James

WPM Waste Management Limited will be intensifying operations to remove waste from communities across St. James, including the mini dump sites for hurricane debris. “In the coming days, you will...

By: Serena Grant, November 21, 2025

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, gives an update on the country’s Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts at a special press conference on November 19 at Jamaica House.

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National Relief Effort Remains Robust

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, says that more than 115,000 relief packages have been delivered, to date, through the national...

By: Rochelle Williams, November 21, 2025

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156,000 Dwellings Damaged Across Six Parishes

Hurricane Melissa damaged 156,000 dwellings across the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Manchester, St. James, Trelawny and Hanover, with 24,000 being total losses. Director General of the Office of Disaster...

By: Rochelle Williams, November 20, 2025

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, tours the St. Elizabeth Infirmary on Saturday (Nov. 15), to get a firsthand look at the extent of damage caused by Hurricane Melissa.

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Emergency Repairs to Be Undertaken at St. Elizabeth Infirmary

Emergency repairs, including roof replacement, are to be undertaken at the St. Elizabeth Infirmary following severe damage to the facility from Hurricane Melissa. Minister of Local Government and Community Development,...

By: Okoye Henry, November 17, 2025

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation on Thursday (November 13).

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Multi-Agency Task Force Mobilised to Drive Hurricane Recovery In St. James

A multi-agency task force has been activated to coordinate and accelerate recovery efforts across St. James, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. This was announced by Mayor of Montego...

By: Serena Grant, November 14, 2025

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the monthly meeting of the St. James Municipal Corporation, in Montego Bay, on Thursday ( November 13).

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Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony in Montego Bay to Be Scaled Down

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says this year’s Christmas tree-lighting event in the city will be scaled down, reflecting the parish’s ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. Addressing...

By: Serena Grant, November 14, 2025

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156,000 Dwellings Damaged Across Six Parishes

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