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Mission Rebuild, sharing some of the latest updates about the post Hurricane Melissa relief and recovery efforts.

When it comes to health, a rule of thumb for many doctors is “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. This means encouraging patients to do regular screening exams and checkups to identify underlying issues and take preventative actions before they get worse. While most persons agree with this approach, one of the major factors preventing them...

The World Bank has confirmed that total damages from Hurricane Melissa are estimated at over US $8.8 representing 41 percent of the country’s gross domestic product in 2024.  Addressing a press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday, director for Caribbean Countries at the World Bank Lilia Burunciuc, outlined that their assessment focuses only on the physical damage done to the...

Dudley Grant is often referred to as “the “Father of Early Childhood Development” in Jamaica and by extension the region, because of his extensive work in this area with policymakers and other stakeholders at a time when Early Childhood Development was not identified as priority. The JN Foundation and the University of the West Indies School of Education, Dudley Grant...

The Black River, Noel Holmes and Falmouth Hospitals all felt the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Many residents who rely on these facilities were left anxious about where they would turn for care if they needed it. The solution to that issue came quickly with several international partners establishing a field hospital to ensure continuity of healthcare in hurricane affected communities....

As Jamaica continues to rebuild after Hurricane Melissa, the Government remains steadfast in its efforts to help restore a sense of normalcy for everyone affected.

In just minutes, a storm can erase what took years to build and this can be very traumatic. The emotional shock of the loss, paired with the overwhelming task of rebuilding and simply surviving, is now the reality for many Jamaicans across western Jamaica

The reality of some persons in the aftermath of the category 5 Hurricane, Melissa is no electricity. Here are some safety tips for using candles and generators.

As the country begins the long road to recovery after hurricane Melissa, the Government of Jamaica continues to lead a coordinated effort to bring relief and restore stability to the lives of those who were severely affected. Among these efforts is the restoration of power, communication and connectivity.

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.

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...

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.