President of the Ocho Rios and Dunns River Craft Traders Council Devon Mitchell is calling on the government to provide relief support to vendors affected by Hurricane Melissa.

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The management of Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records restaurant in Montego Bay, St. James has stated that it will stabilise operations, where feasible, in order to continue supporting Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has stressed that global partnerships will be essential to the recovery of Small Island Developing States from external shocks, such as Hurricane Melissa, which devastated Jamaica.

He made the statement at the G20 summit under way in South Africa.

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Two hundred and thirty-nine (239) schools sustained severe damage from Hurricane Melissa.

Providing the update in the Senate yesterday, Education Minister Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon said, in total, 679 public schools, and 21 tertiary institutions, were impacted.

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A section of the Usain Bolt's Tracks and Records restaurant in Montego Bay, St. James was damaged by fire early this morning.

There was no immediate report of injury due to the blaze which broke out sometime before 2 o'clock.

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International star Sean Paul continues to take a hands-on approach, leading by example as he delivers aid to those most affected by Hurricane Melissa.

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The One Nation Reggae Festival kicks off this weekend in Sierra Leone, bringing together reggae entertainers and Caribbean communities to celebrate unity and shared culture.

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The government is committing 600 million dollars to support tourism workers affected by the passage of Hurricane Melissa last month.

Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett made the announcement during a tour of hotels and attractions in Ocho Rios, St. Ann yesterday.

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The Health Ministry has outlined a five pillar strategic response to the leptospirosis outbreak.

Portfolio Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton declared the outbreak at a press briefing today.

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The roof of the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego bay St. James has been fully restored just three weeks after being destroyed by Hurricane Melissa.

The project was funded by doctors without borders.

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