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04 Nov, 2025
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More than 116,000 buildings severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Tuesday disclosed that about 116,000 structures were damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Holness told Parliament that the impact was “severe or…
04 Nov, 2025
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Adam Sandler earns second AARP Movies for Grownups honour
LOS ANGELES (AP): Adam Sandler will be the next recipient of AARP’s Movies for Grownups career achievement award, the group said Tuesday. And maybe this time, the actor will wait for his signal. When…
04 Nov, 2025
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Gilbert was ‘chicken feed’ to Melissa, says Pastor Glen Samuels
The Black River Adventist Church, located in the capital of St Elizabeth, stands roofless and flooded after Hurricane Melissa tore through the area on October 28, damaging trees and property across…
04 Nov, 2025
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PM says JPS asked to explore relocating parts of power grid underground following Melissa
The Government wants the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) to explore, where feasible, putting sections of the national power grid underground, as part of its current exercise to restore…
04 Nov, 2025
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EMTs ready to roll
Twenty-one emergency medical teams (EMT) from 14 international organisations have expressed their readiness to support Jamaica’s recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.…
04 Nov, 2025
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Hurricane Melissa damage to Jamaica estimated at about US$6 billion – Holness
Preliminary figures have put the cost of damage to Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa has been estimated at about US$6 to US$7 billion. This was disclosed by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Tuesday…
04 Nov, 2025
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Pocket Rocket Foundation launches Melissa relief effort
The Pocket Rocket Foundation has launched a relief initiative to assist student-athletes, their families, schools and the wider communities affected by Hurricane Melissa. Founder and Chairwoman…
04 Nov, 2025
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Anderson praises diaspora mobilisation for hurricane relief
In the wake of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Retired) Antony Anderson, has praised the response of the Jamaican diaspora to…
04 Nov, 2025
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Kingston Wharves offering discount on Melissa disaster relief shipments
Kingston Wharves Limited is reporting that it is offering a 10% discount on shipments designated by Jamaica Customs as disaster relief, as it plays its part in Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane…