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December 9, 2025
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…
December 9, 2025
Holness not keen on imposing SOE in Hurricane Melissa’s wake
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government may have to impose security measures such as curfews as the country’s recovery progresses, but noted that it is not yet at that point, as it does…
December 9, 2025
Six-month NHT mortgage moratorium, gov’t building support programme for parishes hit hard by Melissa
National Housing Trust (NHT) mortgagors in parishes hard-hit by Hurricane Melissa are to get a reprieve from mortgage payments. Speaking in the House of Representatives today, Prime Minister Dr…
December 9, 2025
Import tax waiver for disaster relief supplies extended to December
The Government has extended the window for which persons can import Hurricane Melissa relief supplies and donations without paying customs duty and General Consumption Tax (GCT). The tax relief took…
December 9, 2025
Westmoreland Health Department urges vigilance following Hurricane Melissa
The Westmoreland Health Department is urging residents to remain vigilant against health risks, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which left widespread damage and disrupted water supplies…
December 9, 2025
Holness vows all Hurricane Melissa victims will be accounted for, even if already buried
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the authorities will recover the bodies of every person who died as a result of Hurricane Melissa, including exhuming those that have already been buried. He…
December 9, 2025
by Keisha Hill
British sisters set to raise funds to assist Hurricane Melissa victims
Following the devastation caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, Naomi and Emily Townsend, two sisters from South Croydon in the United Kingdom, have set themselves a challenging goal: walking 22…
December 9, 2025
by Lester Hinds
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…
December 9, 2025
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…