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The Government will be allocating funds to churches to aid in clean up activities post Hurricane Melissa. Local Government Minister Desmond Mckenzie mentioned the support, while stating that details of the allocation will be revealed at a later date.

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The Government has assessed 1,293 businesses across the island since the passage of Hurricane Melissa, with the aim of rendering assistance. Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce Senator Aubyn Hill gave the update in the upper house this afternoon.

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The Labour Ministry has intervened in a dispute between the Gleaner Company and production department workers, following reports that the media entity is moving ahead with a redundancy exercise, without having discussions with the trade union. The workers are represented by the Bustamamte Industrial Trade Union (BITU).

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This in response to an offer by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness during a recent visit to the storm ravaged area. Accompong Maroon Chief Richard Currie said the matter was discussed by the council, which decided that having the Jamaica Defence Force in the area, even as part of relief efforts would cause more trauma.

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Over US$70000 has been allocated under the Jamaica Resilient Recovery Initiative (JARRI) to accelerate livelihood recovery for youth farmers, fisherfolk, as well as Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMES) severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The grant, funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) multi-country office in Jamaica, is being channelled through the Jamaica 4-H Foundation 2016 Limited.

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The Chinese naval hospital ship, Silk Road Ark, will provide various medical services, including surgeries to Jamaicans over the next few weeks, starting in St James, then in Kingston and Falmouth. The ship arrived at the Montego Bay cruise ship terminal, yesterday.

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Established artistes along with emerging acts will be showcased in the Creatives For Peace Workshops and Talent Shows in different areas throughout Jamaica starting December 5, 2025 through to January 22, 2026.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) says it lacks the human resources required to carry out verification checks for utility companies' recovery claims.

Director General of the OUR Ansord Hewitt made the disclosure at yesterday's meeting of the Public Administration and Appropriation Committee of parliament.

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Approximately 60,000 National Water Commission, (NWC) customers remain without water in western Jamaica, following the passage of hurricane Melissa.

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management ODPEM Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during yesterday's Post Cabinet Press briefing.

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The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) noted that this is part of requirements of the utility provider, under the guaranteed standards. 

Consumer Affairs Policy Specialist at the OUR Ms. Collette Goode gave the explanation while responding to questions during yesterday's sitting of parliaments public administration and appropriation committee meeting.

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