The Government is moving to decommission some shelters and have the occupants relocated to another facility, so that the buildings can be returned to their normal function. Most shelters are public schools.

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It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa. That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

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The government has indicated that it is in the process of acquiring container homes to distribute to persons most affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness noted that this process will take some time and it's expected that the container housing solutions could be on the island by next January.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has announced the establishment of the National Reconstruction Resilience Authority, in response to the need for a more coordinated approach to natural disasters and the reconstruction of infrastructure.

Speaking at a press conference today , Dr. Holness acknowledged that Hurricane Melissa taught Jamaica many lessons, including the fact that fragmented government ministries and agencies may not be the best approach.

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The Jamaica Bankers Association (JBA) has contributed $5 million to the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ’s) Hurricane Melissa relief effort.

The presentation was made during a handover ceremony at the PSOJ’s office in Kingston today.

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Entertainer Silk Boss was visibly upset, even stuttering at times, after Jamaica failed to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a nil-all draw with Curaçao at the National Stadium last night.

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Buju Banton is expressing gratitude to VP Records for their support in providing aid to Jamaicans impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

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Dancehall artiste Mr G is firing back at a vlogger who criticized the care packages he distributed to individuals displaced by Hurricane Melissa.

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The hurricane which made landfall in Jamaica on October 28 claimed at least 45 lives and damaged thousands of homes and public infrastructure. St. Elizabeth is among parishes which were hit the hardest.

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Commanding Officer of the APB Senior Superintendent Oral Pascoe, stated that the increase in patrols across all five policing areas is strategic and is crucial as the country approaches the yuletide season.

He said this strategic enhancement directly addresses the historical trend of increased praedial larceny, during this period.

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