JPS’s Corporate Communications Officer, Darian Reid said the company will suspend service disconnections and late payment fees up to December 15.

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The Labour Ministry will be meeting with the management of the Bahia Principe Hotels in St Ann as well the unions representing workers, in relation to the indefinite closure of the hotels. Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Junior made the disclosure today.

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President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali has pledged to help in the rebuilding of 200 roofs for Jamaicans, whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Melissa. 

Dr. Ali was among Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders who toured hurricane ravaged communities in western Jamaica yesterday.

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Almost three weeks following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) is reporting that members are still reeling from the impacts of the Category 5 storm. 

At the weekend, SBAJ President, Garnet Reid alongside Montego Bay Chapter Leader, Curtis Hylton and members of the association’s national team visited some small business operators in St. James.

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Months after industry players questioned why no one was calling for Squash’s release, Vybz Kartel declared in a recent live that incarcerated dancehall deejay Squash will be freed.

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Veteran producer Courtney Cole is expressing frustration over comments made by Nicky Silk, who claimed that he named the late Garnet Silk and played a major role in the artist’s success.

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During a recent interview with New York’s CBS Mornings to promote his 14th studio album Alaam of God, DJ Khaled took a moment to acknowledge Jamaica and send prayers following the recent devastation.

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As Jamaicans continue to pick up the pieces, more support continues to pour in.

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The Health and Wellness Ministry is working with public health inspectors and members of the Agriculture Ministry's Veterinary Services Division to help remove and bury animal carcasses.

There is an increase in dead animals especially in western Jamaica following the passage of hurricane Melissa on October 28.

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Director of National Laboratory Services, Dr. Marlene Tapper has stated that the National Blood Transfusion Service has sufficient blood and blood products.

There was a high demand for blood after the passage of Hurricane Melissa as there were disruptions to blood collection and storage leading to critically low national blood supplies.

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