Prime minister dr. Andrew Holness gave the assurance in parliament yesterday as he responded to questions from Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland dr. Dayton Campbell about the death toll.

The government reported that at least 32 lives were lost due to the category 5 system.

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It is located at the Black River High School and was erected by the Samaritan’s Purse Disaster Assistance Response Team with the support of the Jamaica Defence Force and other partners.

The field hospital which will open to the public soon, is equipped with more than 30 inpatient beds.

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President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Christopher Jarrett adds that some of the properties have closed for renovation.

He points out that damage was caused to properties in Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, St. James and Trelawny.

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Veteran entertainer, Junior Reid says he has contracted a water truck for the next three months to help supply water to areas hit hardest by the storm and to families in need. The first truck goes out this Wednesday.

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Actor and musician Everaldo 'Pukopoo' Creary has embarked on a mission to bring essential relief to females affected by Hurricane Melissa.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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