The Government has tasked the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), the nation’s primary electricity provider, with exploring the underground placement of sections of the national grid. This strategic consideration is...

There has been steady progress in recovery and relief efforts in the parish of Portland, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Parish Disaster Coordinator, Denise Lewis, told...

Jamaicans are being strongly encouraged to take proactive steps in reducing the risk of vector-borne diseases, which are expected to rise following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The call was...

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and the St. James Municipal Corporation carried out a massive operation in Catherine Hall and Westgreen on Tuesday (November 4), commencing the clean-up...

The Government has extended the period for which persons can import Hurricane Melissa relief supplies without paying Customs Duty and General Consumption Tax (GCT). The measure, which was set to...

Damage to the country due to Hurricane Melissa is estimated at about US$6 billion to US$7 billion based on preliminary figures, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness....

Municipal Corporations that were not affected by the recent passage of Hurricane Melissa have been mobilised to assist those whose operations have been severely disrupted. This was stated by Minister...

The Westmoreland Health Department is urging residents to remain vigilant against health risks, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which left widespread damage and disrupted water supplies across several communities....