Starlink is an American operated satellite internet constellation service.200 mobile Starlink devices were also donated to Jamaica by charities.

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says the post-Hurricane Melissa activity will occur in every community across the island.

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Jamaica's three latest road deaths were recorded in hurricane ravaged, St. Elizabeth over the past 72 hours.That's according to data from the Constabulary's Public Safety and Traffic Enforcement Branch (P-STEB) and Vice Chairman of the National Road Safety Council, Dr. Lucien Jones.

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Culture, Gender and Entertainment Minister Olivia Grange made the announcement during a special press briefing at Jamaica House in Kingston yesterday.She explained that the registry, which is available on the Support Jamaica portal, is designed to organize volunteer efforts efficiently.

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The Category 5 hurricane caused flooding and significant damage across the island, especially in western parishes.Speaking at a People's National Party press conference yesterday, Dr. Dawes pointed out that the settling of water will increase the mosquito population.

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Minister of Works Robert Morgan says eight sawmen will be travelling to Trelawny today to help restore access to some of the marooned communities.Several communities across the island have been cut off due to damage caused by Hurricane Melissa last week.

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As Jamaicans at home and abroad continue to send aid to help victims of Hurricane Melissa, selector Foota Hype is calling attention to reports of theft involving donated supplies.

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Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon made the disclosure at a press briefing this afternoon. The update comes almost a week after category 5 Melissa made landfall in Jamaica.

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This after a system was set up in Elderslie, providing internet service and allowing people to charge their mobile devices. Prior to this, residents had to walk some distance to the top of a hill to get phone signal. They told IRIE FM News that persons aboard a helicopter delivered the system.

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Orville from the popular dance group Expressionz is advising Jamaicans to be careful when donating to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.

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