Government launches National Registry of Volunteers to provide coordinated support for those affected by Hurricane Melissa

Opposition warns that Jamaica is at risk of a public health crisis following the passage of Hurricane Melissa

Minister of Works says eight sawmen to travel to Trelawny today to help restore access to marooned communities

Foota Hype calls out Hurricane relief robbery in St. Elizabeth

Jamaica’s death toll from hurricane Melissa now at 32

Residents of Elderslie, St. Elizabeth and surrounding communities in St. James are better able to communicate with the rest of the country

Orville from Expressionz urges caution in Hurricane Relief Donations

MLSS says a message circulating on social media claiming the existence of a hurricane grant is false

Daryl Vaz says Digicel & Flow are making progress in restoring service to customers across the island

Education Minister says some schools reopened today

Electricity restored to over 200 thousand customers, just under 50% without supply

NWC says water supply restored to 65% of its customers

Mark Golding reiterates opposition’s willingness to work with the Gov’t on Jamaica’s post hurricane recover

Westwood High School suffers major damage from Hurricane Melissa

Educators grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa; JTA calls for support

United Way of Jamaica unveils 1.5M fund to restore farming communities

Agricultural Protection Branch joins efforts to thwart robberies in western Jamaica and deploys officers to protect farming communities

Health Minister says plans being finalised to bring in medical professionals to parishes worst affected by Hurricane Melissa

Eastern Westmoreland MP appeals for help for residents, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa

Teachers’ Association deeply concerned about reopening of schools in immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, calls for crisis leadership