The Social Development Commission (SDC) will spearhead the process. Several churches across the island were damaged or destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28.

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Consumers continue to grapple with higher prices for vegetables and other provisions due to supply shortages and disruptions caused by hurricane Melissa.

This also comes at a time when people seek to increase their shopping and preparations for the festive season.

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Bank of Jamaica Governor Richard Byles says it will be difficult for Jamaica alone to rebuild in the next three years, following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa.

The damage to critical infrastructure – including roads, houses, factories, schools, other buildings, the electricity grid and other public and private assets – amounts to approximately US$8.8 billion or more than 40% of GDP.

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The Clarendon Health Department will be providing psychosocial support, for the Rocky Point community, following the recent triple murder.

Last Thursday night, the police were alerted, to an incident, at a residence in the community.

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Chin of Irish and Chin and Sound Chat Radio is stirring debate after stating that Dancehall can only have one GOAT, meaning the Greatest of All Time.

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Spice is bringing hope and holiday cheer to Jamaicans still recovering after the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

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Following their recent tour of Japan, Dancehall group T.O.K is giving back in a meaningful way.

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Irie FM's DJ Shella is closing out 2025 with the release of his first Dancehall riddim, titled Shella Tyme.

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Governor of the Bank of Jamaica Richard Byles says the Central Bank indicated last month that special pre-emptive measures would be taken to preserve relative stability in the foreign exchange market.

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Human rights lobby group, Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) has sought to clarify that it does not promote nor encourage early sexual activity.

The clarification follows back-lash from some members of the public, after the JFJ called for the decriminalization of consensual sex between minors, early this month.

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