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The local government infrastructure across western Jamaica has been severely damaged by the category 5 hurricane, Melissa. Despite the challenges, the recovery process is actively underway.

Health Ministry encourages persons to practice food and water safety to prevent food borne illnesses.

Government Launches Housing Assistance Programme For Persons Affected By Hurricane Melissa, Customs Duty and GCT Removed for STARLINK and Solar System Equipment and ODPEM Transferred To The Office of the Prime Minister.

Brick by brick many Jamaicans are out picking up the pieces after the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. One of the encouraging signs in the rebuilding process is that we aren’t doing it alone. Many of Jamaica’s development partners, members of the diaspora and countries from the region have pledged their support. To centralize the process the government has launched...

RADA urging farmers to use systemic pesticides due to increased wet conditions.

It’s some 7 days since the agonizing winds and treacherous rains of the category 5 hurricane Melissa desiccated sections of Jamaica, leaving behind a trail of downed powerlines and broken-down buildings and structures.  Among those affected is the St. Elizabeth Technical High School, STETHS.  

Jamaica’s international partners, seeing the needs on the ground and understanding that time is of the essence in the aftermath of a disaster, have been providing cash and kind to assist vulnerable communities across the country. We share details on some of the donations on today’s programme.

Farmers urged to be on the lookout for pests that thrive in wet conditions.

Over the last few days, the country has had a front row seat in seeing aspects of the Disaster Risk Management, DRM Act, playout. In today’s edition of You and the Law, we’ll continue our look at this legal framework. Stay tuned.