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The appeal came from Portfolio Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton while addressing the virtual town hall hurricane Melissa recovery update with Ambassador Antony Anderson, last evening.
Dr. Tufton explained that the ministry has a donors' document which outlines the various needs, among which are vehicles for mobility and logistics.
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Energy minister, Daryl Vaz made the disclosure yesterday in parliament.
JPS recently asked the government for an extension to its current licence, which will expire in July 2027 to secure financing for post-hurricane restoration efforts.
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The initiative, which is a response to Hurricane Melissa, is being spearheaded by Announcer DJ Sunshine. Among the communities which benefited are Alderton, Harmony Vale, Rickly Pole, Nine Mile and Thatch Hill.
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Culture Minister Olivia Grange made the disclosure during today's sitting of Parliament. Jimmy Cliff whose real name is James Chambers passed away yesterday after a period of illness.
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Speaking at a PNP press briefing this morning Mr Golding noted that Jamaica is facing a difficult time. He said while the opposition may disagree with the Government at times, it is not because the PNP is petty, but because it is trying to prevent an outcome which will affect the country negatively.
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PIOJ Director General Dr Wayne Henry noted that this is due mainly to impact from Hurricane Melissa. Speaking at a quarterly press briefing today Dr Henry pointed out that its expected that there will be increased unemployment.
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The Opposition People's National Party, PNP has raised concern about the government's Hurricane Melissa response in the western end of the island.
The category five system battered parishes including Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, St. James and Trelawny on October 28, claimed at least 45 lives, and left roads flooded, houses damaged and thousands displaced.
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The government is working with the Jamaica Public Service, JPS to ensure electricity restoration to parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa is fast tracked.
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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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