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Minister of Culture, Gender and Entertainment, Olivia Grange made the revelation as she noted that rebuilding after the Category 5 hurricane will require an all-hands-on-deck approach.
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The Pamella's Sunrise Foundation, in collaboration with the Guidance Counselling Unit of the Education Ministry and the Jamaica Poets Nomadic College and School Tour, will be providing psycho-therapeutic support for educators.
The post Steps being made to provide counselling support for nation’s educators following Hurricane Melissa; sessions today and Nov 10 appeared first on IRIE FM.
Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness indicated the extension of the deadline from November 28 to December 31.The move follows a call from Opposition Leader Mark Golding, who said the allotted timeline was too short.
The post Gov’t extends deadline for waiver of import duty and GCT on importation of relief items to aid Hurricane Melissa victims appeared first on IRIE FM.
Prime Minster Dr. Andrew Holness says the country will soon receive payments from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) and the Catastrophe Bond.The financial coverage instruments provide rapid financial liquidity to governments after a major natural disaster, such as a hurricane or earthquake.
The post PM Holness says Jamaica will soon receive payments from CCRIF, Catastrophe Bond following impacts of Hurricane Melissa appeared first on IRIE FM.
The category 5 hurricane battered the island last Tuesday leaving thousands homeless and at least 32 dead. Speaking at today's sitting of parliament, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness noted that the damage caused by Melissa will have a profound economic impact on the country.
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He said 10 million dollars will be provided to each constituency in the hard hit areas of St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Trelawny, Hanover and St. James. He also mentioned Manchester in that list.
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The category 5 system which made landfall one week ago, claimed at least 32 lives. Many Jamaicans remain homeless.
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Minister of Culture, Olivia Grange, made the announcement during a special press briefing in Kingston yesterday.
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The Jamaica Football Federation is joining with the Red Cross and the Ministry of Sport to assist with providing relief for victims of Hurricane Melissa.
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Starlink is an American operated satellite internet constellation service.200 mobile Starlink devices were also donated to Jamaica by charities.
The post 400 residential devices provided to Jamaica by Starlink to be distributed to Gov’t agencies and NGOs by end of today appeared first on IRIE FM.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says the post-Hurricane Melissa activity will occur in every community across the island.
The post Government announces National post-Hurricane Melissa clean-up Campaign appeared first on IRIE FM.
Jamaica's three latest road deaths were recorded in hurricane ravaged, St. Elizabeth over the past 72 hours.That's according to data from the Constabulary's Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (P-STEB) and Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones.
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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.
The post Government launches National Registry of Volunteers to provide coordinated support for those affected by Hurricane Melissa appeared first on IRIE FM.
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.
The post Opposition warns that Jamaica is at risk of a public health crisis following the passage of Hurricane Melissa appeared first on IRIE FM.
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.
The post Residents of Elderslie, St. Elizabeth and surrounding communities in St. James are better able to communicate with the rest of the country appeared first on IRIE FM.
Orville from the popular dance group Expressionz is advising Jamaicans to be careful when donating to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.
The post Orville from Expressionz urges caution in Hurricane Relief Donations appeared first on IRIE FM.
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.
The post MLSS says a message circulating on social media claiming the existence of a hurricane grant is false appeared first on IRIE FM.
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