Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon said these facilities will honour people's dignity.

The discussions are taking place as thousands of Jamaicans were left homeless following the storm.

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Agriculture Minister Floyd Green said these crops will include Tomatoes, Lettuce, Sweet pepper, Cabbage and Papaya.

He said table eggs will also be imported.

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The cruise pier in Ocho Rios, St. Ann welcomed ships today for the first time in approximately 20 months. The ships' arrival followed significant damage to the pier in February 2024, which resulted in its closure.

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After the category 5 storm passed over the island on October 28, the Education Ministry had indicated that schools which were able to should resume classes on Monday November 3.

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Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says a field hospital is to be established at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland on Thursday. He made the statement during today's sitting of Parliament.

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Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon, made the disclosure at a press conference today. Since the passage of Hurricane Melissa, concern has been expressed about the heavy traffic on roads leading to St Elizabeth and Westmoreland and the challenges that created for emergency vehicles and units heading there for relief operations.

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Dancehall artiste Kiprich is now a free man after the prosecution withdrew the criminal case against him in the St Catherine Parish Court earlier today.

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14 days since the passage of Hurricane Melissa, gospel artiste Kevin Downswell is reminding us to do our part in reviving hope amongst our people.

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Harold Jackson better known as Joe Lickshot, a renowned figure in the reggae and dancehall music scenes has died.

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Electricity has been restored to the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay St James.

This was disclosed by President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Public Service Hugh Grant at a press conference this morning.

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