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Culture, Gender and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange made the announcement during a special press briefing at Jamaica House in Kingston yesterday.She explained that the registry, which is available on the Support Jamaica portal, is designed to organize volunteer efforts efficiently.
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The Category 5 hurricane caused flooding and significant damage across the island, especially in western parishes.Speaking at a People's National Party press conference yesterday, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the settling of water will increase the mosquito population.
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Minister of Works Robert Morgan says eight sawmen will be travelling to Trelawny today to help restore access to some of the marooned communities.Several communities across the island have been cut off due to damage caused by Hurricane Melissa last week.
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As Jamaicans at home and abroad continue to send aid to help victims of Hurricane Melissa, selector Foota Hype is calling attention to reports of theft involving donated supplies.
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Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon made the disclosure at a press briefing this afternoon. The update comes almost a week after category 5 Melissa made landfall in Jamaica.
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This after a system was set up in Elderslie, providing internet service and allowing people to charge their mobile devices. Prior to this, residents had to walk some distance to the top of a hill to get phone signal. They told IRIE FM News that persons aboard a helicopter delivered the system.
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Orville from the popular dance group Expressionz is advising Jamaicans to be careful when donating to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.
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The Ministry says the figures being shared relate to relief grants that were provided to households affected by hurricane Beryl in 2024, and do not apply to the current situation. The Government says it remains firmly committed to assisting all citizens affected by hurricane Melissa, and has started to conduct household damage assessments.
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He said 46 per cent of Digicel mobile sites have been restored.
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Schools were closed ahead of hurricane Melissa's arrival last Tuesday. The category 5 system left many sections of the island in ruins, and damaged infrastructure including schools. The Education Minister had indicated that schools which are able to, should resume classes today.
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Speaking at a press briefing this afternoon, JPS President and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant said just under 50 per cent of customers remain without power.
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Telecommunications Minister, Daryl Vaz made the disclosure following a meeting with the Police Commissioner and the head of disaster response at Star Link.
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Speaking during a press briefing yesterday, the Health Minister said the ministry has received reports of bodies in a number of communities and has been working with the Jamaica Defence Force to access them.
He assured the nation that the ministry is working to get to the bodies of humans and animals to prevent diseases.
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The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) has mobilized relief efforts to support members and contribute to nationwide aid, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
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Principal of the St. Elizabeth Technical High School Keith Wellington has pointed out that it will likely be some months before normal classes can resume.
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The government says fuel suppliers have partnered with the police and the National Works Agency (NWA) to help transport fuel to gas stations in western Jamaica, following Hurricane Melissa.
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A field hospital is to be delivered to Black River, St. Elizabeth by tomorrow.
This as the Black river hospital was damaged significantly during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa.
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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness is reminding citizens to use generators safely.
His caution follows the reported death of a man in Trelawny due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
The identity of the deceased has not been released and the police were unable to provide further details on the incident.
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Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland, Dr. Dayton Campbell is again appealing for urgent help for constituents.
Noting that category 5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in the constituency on Tuesday, Dr. Campbell said at least 10 deaths were recorded there.
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As part of efforts to aid in the restoration of communication, the Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, is deploying Starlink devices to parishes worst affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Starlink is an American operated satellite internet constellation service.
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