Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness says the government is hoping to roll out within a month a coupon or card system for Jamaicans who need hurricane relief supplies.

Dr. Holness said that the system will replace the current mass package distribution.

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The Jamaica Constabulary Force's (JCF) Accelerated Infrastructure Restoration (AIR) plan has been launched for the restoration of police facilities severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

The announcement was made by State Minister for National Security and Peace, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, at the official opening of the new, fit-for-purpose police station in Little London, Westmoreland on Friday.

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Accompong is home to hundreds of maroons.

The community is among many which were severely affected by the hurricane on October 28.

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Investors are being encouraged to remain optimistic about Jamaica's economic and market prospects, despite the devastation caused by hurricane Melissa. 

In spite of the scale of the damage, Economist, Dr. Damien King says the country’s strong macro-economic fundamentals remain intact and the long-term outlook for capital markets continues to be positive.

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About 50% of Jamaica's forest was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa.

This includes large sections of the Cockpit Country.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has pointed out that the new Little London police station in Westmoreland is symbolic of resilience and a return to normality, following Hurricane Melissa.

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Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says the type 2 field hospital donated by the government of Barbados will be operational next week.

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An appeal has been made, for bauxite company WINDALCO  to provide lands, to facilitate relocation of residents of Content in Manchester. 

The area is still affected by ground water that rose to cover many sections, including several homes following hurricane Melissa.

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Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has moved to reassure the public and tourism stakeholders that Jamaica's tourism sector remains safe and stable after Hurricane Melissa.

Dr. Tufton said assessments so far have revealed no significant risks to facilities that cater to tourists and there is no advisory in place discouraging travel or visits to Jamaica.

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"Mi no fraid a no-bady", that's the declaration by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness as he pledged to go to war against false and misleading information, especially as it relates to the government's response to Hurricane Melissa.

Dr. Holness made the comments today at the official opening of the Little London Police Station in Westmoreland.

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