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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the main address during Newport‑Fersan (Jamaica) Limited’s Hurricane Melissa Support Handover Ceremony, held on Thursday (December 11) at the fertiliser company’s headquarters in Kingston. The entity has donated fertiliser, valued $25 million, to be distributed to farmers severely impacted by the major category-five hurricane.

Farmers to Receive Post-hurricane Soil-testing Support to Guide Replanting Efforts

By: VANESSA JAMES, December 13, 2025

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the Agricultural Land Management Division have been mandated to conduct soil tests and guide farmers on replanting, while distributing support items in the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, pours the symbolic concrete on the top floor of the 28-storey Pinnacle luxury development in St. James, on December 10.

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Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Wednesday's (December 10) post-Cabinet press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery activities, at Jamaica House.

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Victoria Mutual (VM) Group's Chief Financial Officer, Frederick Williams (second right), presents President, Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Metry Seaga (fourth right) with a cheque for $5 million to support the hurricane-relief efforts being led by the Joint Private Sector Task Force, which comprises the PSOJ, Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) and the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters Association (JMEA). Sharing the moment (from left) are President of the JCC, Emile Leiba; President of the JMEA, Kathryn Silvera; VM Group President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Courtney Campbell; CEO of the VM Foundation, Samantha Charles; CEO of VM Pensions, Natalie Bennett, and CEO of VM Wealth Management, Rezworth Burchenson. The handover took place at PSOJ’s offices on Hope Road in St Andrew on Wednesday (December 10).

4 months ago CommerceHurricane Relief & Recovery

VM Group Contributes $5 Million to Hurricane-Recovery Efforts

Support for the country’s hurricane recovery and rebuilding has been boosted through a donation of $5 million from the Victoria Mutual (VM) Group to the Joint Private Sector Hurricane Melissa...

By: Ainsworth Morris, December 11, 2025

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (December 10) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

4 months ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t Prioritising Roof Repairs in Post-Hurricane Melissa Restoration

The Government has identified roof repairs as the foremost priority in the restoration of homes impacted by Hurricane Melissa. “The JDF (Jamaica Defence Force) will be a key part of...

By: Judana Murphy, December 11, 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (second right), receives a cheque valued at US$2 million from Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Jamaica, His Excellency Wang Jinfeng (second left), during the recent handover of relief supplies at the Ministry’s head office on Port Royal Street, downtown Kingston. Joining them are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (left), and Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle.

4 months ago Foreign AffairsHurricane Relief & Recovery

PHOTOS: Jamaica Gets Relief Assistance from China

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (left), and Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, prepare to participate in post-hurricane cleanup activities in Darliston, Westmoreland, on December 5.

4 months ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & Recovery

Post-Hurricane National Clean-Up Programme Launched as Testament to Jamaica’s Resilience

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the launch of a national clean-up programme just one month after the country was struck by a powerful hurricane...

By: Garwin Davis, December 9, 2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (centre); Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (right) and China’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jinfeng Wang (left) engage in conversation as they disembark China’s navy hospital ship, the Silk Road Ark, in Port Royal on Monday (December 8). They are accompanied by members of the ship’s crew. The Silk Road Ark travelled from Montego Bay where it spent three days treating patients.

4 months ago Foreign AffairsHealth & WellnessHurricane Relief & Recovery

Chinese Medical Ship Docks in Port Royal

After serving almost 2,000 patients in Montego Bay, St. James, the People’s Republic of China’s advanced navy hospital ship, the Silk Road Ark, has docked at the Port Royal Cruise...

By: Donique Weston, December 8, 2025

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, speaking at the Scientific Research Council’s (SRC) recent Conversation in Science 2025 event held at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

4 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryScienceTechnology

Jamaica “Building Forward” in the Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa – Dr. Wheatley

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, says the Government is focused on “building forward”...

By: Ainsworth Morris, December 7, 2025

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (seated centre) and Custos of St. Mary, Hon. Errol Johnson (seated, third left), are surrounded by newly minted Justices of the Peace (JPs) of St. Mary, during the commissioning ceremony held at the Cabarita Inn & Grill in Port Maria on December 3.

4 months ago CommunityHurricane Relief & RecoveryJustice

St. Mary JPs to Adopt Westmoreland Community

Justices of the Peace (JPs) in St. Mary will be adopting a community in Westmoreland to provide long-term support to the residents. Westmoreland is among the parishes hardest hit by...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, December 6, 2025

Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

4 months ago HousingHurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT Introduces More Flexible Verification Measures for Hurricane Melissa Relief

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has expanded the range of documents it will accept to verify identity and property ownership for persons seeking assistance under its Hurricane Melissa relief initiatives....

By: Rocheda Bartley, December 5, 2025

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VM Group Contributes $5 Million to Hurricane-Recovery Efforts

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Jamaica “Building Forward” in the Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa – Dr. Wheatley

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