Actor and musician Everaldo 'Pukopoo' Creary has embarked on a mission to bring essential relief to females affected by Hurricane Melissa.

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Minister of Culture, Gender and Entertainment, Olivia Grange made the revelation as she noted that rebuilding after the Category 5 hurricane will require an all-hands-on-deck approach.

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The Pamella's Sunrise Foundation, in collaboration with the Guidance Counselling Unit of the Education Ministry and the Jamaica Poets Nomadic College and School Tour, will be providing psycho-therapeutic support for educators.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness indicated the extension of the deadline from November 28 to December 31.The move follows a call from Opposition Leader Mark Golding, who said the allotted timeline was too short.

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Prime Minster Dr. Andrew Holness says the country will soon receive payments from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) and the Catastrophe Bond.The financial coverage instruments provide rapid financial liquidity to governments after a major natural disaster, such as a hurricane or earthquake.

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The category 5 hurricane battered the island last Tuesday leaving thousands homeless and at least 32 dead. Speaking at today's sitting of parliament, Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness noted that the damage caused by Melissa will have a profound economic impact on the country.

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He said 10 million dollars will be provided to each constituency in the hard hit areas of St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Trelawny, Hanover and St. James. He also mentioned Manchester in that list.

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The category 5 system which made landfall one week ago, claimed at least 32 lives. Many Jamaicans remain homeless.

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Minister of Culture, Olivia Grange, made the announcement during a special press briefing in Kingston yesterday.

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The Jamaica Football Federation is joining with the Red Cross and the Ministry of Sport to assist with providing relief for victims of Hurricane Melissa.

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