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Despite the expected economic shocks due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Bank of Jamaica, BOJ has decided to hold its policy rate unchanged at 5.75 percent per annum.
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Jamaica's economy grew by an estimated 4 point 6 per cent during the July-September 2025 quarter, relative to the corresponding quarter of 2024.
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Former Reggae boy turned professional coach, Shevar Thomas has given newly appointed Reggae Boys head coach Rudolph Spied his stamp of approval, as Jamaica faces a race against time to prepare for a second opportunity to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.
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Persons who feel stressed and anxious in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa are being urged to limit their exposure to news about the devastation.
Director of Mental Health and Substance Use Services at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kevin Goulbourne, noted that the storm was devastating, with loss of lives and livelihood.
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness, UB40, Sean Paul, Shaggy, Luciano, Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer and many others are flooding social media with tributes to reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, who has passed away at age 81.
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Richard Vernon is among those paying tribute to the late Jimmy Cliff- who has been described as a son of St James. Hailing from Somerton in the parish, Cliff was noted for his prolific song writing skills, memorable acting, and championing of human rights.
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The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says 74% of its customers have had power restored since the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
Following the hurricane on October 28, over 540,000 customers had no electricity.
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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says he is confident Jamaica will be able to stage the most phenomenal reconstruction of the economy, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
The Prime Minister made the statement during an interview at yesterday's staging of the "I love Jamaica” virtual concert and telethon.
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As the country continues to recover from Hurricane Melissa, Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says road clearing, and communication network restoration efforts are steadily advancing with most major corridors reopened and telecom systems gradually coming back online.
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President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), Hugh Grant says the redesign and rebuilding of its infrastructure will be required, to restore power to western Jamaica. This follows the devastation caused by category 5 Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
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The ceremony highlighted their dedication to learning and underscored the department of correctional services’ commitment to supporting rehabilitation through education. The ceremony, held under the theme “Forging a New Path: a Journey to Redemption,” honoured clients who successfully completed Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, remedial classes at the George Davis Centre, and the University of the West Indies’ Prison-to-College Pipeline Programme in Entertainment Business.
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Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has tasked the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce to manage the process. Speaking at a press briefing, Dr Holness noted that as the country gradually returns to normalcy, businesses need to be operational.
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Minister of Education, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon gave the update in the senate on Friday. The Minister was responding to questions, following a statement on the impact and response to Hurricane Melissa.
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President of the Ocho Rios and Dunns River Craft Traders Council Devon Mitchell is calling on the government to provide relief support to vendors affected by Hurricane Melissa.
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The management of Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records restaurant in Montego Bay, St. James has stated that it will stabilise operations, where feasible, in order to continue supporting Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.
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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stressed that global partnerships will be essential to the recovery of Small Island Developing States from external shocks, such as Hurricane Melissa, which devastated Jamaica.
He made the statement at the G20 summit under way in South Africa.
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Two hundred and thirty-nine (239) schools sustained severe damage from Hurricane Melissa.
Providing the update in the Senate yesterday, Education Minister Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon said, in total, 679 public schools, and 21 tertiary institutions, were impacted.
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A section of the Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records restaurant in Montego Bay, St. James was damaged by fire early this morning.
There was no immediate report of injury due to the blaze which broke out sometime before 2 o'clock.
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International star Sean Paul continues to take a hands-on approach, leading by example as he delivers aid to those most affected by Hurricane Melissa.
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The One Nation Reggae Festival kicks off this weekend in Sierra Leone, bringing together reggae entertainers and Caribbean communities to celebrate unity and shared culture.
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