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Works Minister Robert Morgan noted that following the category 5 hurricane, the National Works Agency (NWA) conducted preliminary assessments which revealed several weaknesses in the country's secondary and rural roads.

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The St Catherine North police have named a person of interest in relation to the killing of a mother and daughter in Spanish Town, yesterday. Dead are 29-year-old teacher Tara Pinnock and 14-year-old Tahlia Wright.

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The preliminary assessment of the impact of Hurricane Melissa indicates J$35 billion in damage to national infrastructure, including roads, drains, gullies and key sections of the island’s major corridors.Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm ever to make landfall in Jamaica, struck the island on October 28, resulting in widespread destruction across several parishes.

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Reggae Girl captain Khadija Bunny Shaw has been listed among the shortlists for the FIFA Marta award which celebrate the best goals scored between August 11, 2024 and August 2, 2025.

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The Education Ministry will be providing rapid resumption grants to schools impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

Education Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon made the announcement at a press briefing today, describing the initiative as a targeted intervention to accelerate cleanup efforts and minor repairs at affected schools.

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The cost of damage to the National Water Commission infrastructure from Hurricane Melissa is J$10.2 billion.

Water Minister Mathew Samuda made the disclosure during a press briefing this morning.

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Buju Banton posted a video about the claims on his Instagram yesterday, which went viral. Mr. Vaz addressed the matter on X as well as at a press briefing this morning. Speaking at the press briefing Mr. Vaz said an investigation was done adding that the shipment left the airport intact.

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Works minister, Robert Morgan gave the update at a press briefing this morning. He explained that, some roads were blocked again because of heavy rainfall.

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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, ODPEM, Commander Alvin Gayle said this is a reflection of the compassion of the Jamaican people and the donor community.

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Chief Justice Bryan Sykes, says Jamaica must update its laws to support the full digital transformation of the justice system, arguing that resilience is essential in a country vulnerable to hurricanes. Speaking at the ceremonial contract signing for the Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) yesterday, Justice Sykes said Jamaica must reach a point where as many justice-related interactions as possible are conducted in the digital space.

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