The Government has confirmed that the death toll from Category Five Hurricane Melissa has risen to 19. Addressing Friday’s (October 31) Special Press Briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Education,...

The St. James Municipal Corporation, in collaboration with key agencies, has intensified relief and response efforts across the parish following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which left widespread damage to...

Two committees of Cabinet have been established to coordinate recovery activities in the aftermath of category five Hurricane Melissa. The Relief and Recovery Oversight Committee will be co-chaired by Minister...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has called for a State of Public Emergency (SOE) to be declared in St. James to support post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts, citing the...

 

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he has asked the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to urgently address reports of low voltage affecting the parish of...

The National Water Commission (MWC) is working to restore water supply to communities facing disruption in service due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a press conference on...

The Universal Service Fund (USF) is deploying Starlink satellite-based internet systems to provide immediate broadband coverage in key communities in western Jamaica. Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz,...