Energy Minister Daryl Vaz told a press conference earlier today that 72 % of Jamaica Public Service (JPS) customers remain without power.

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This funding will support a rapid humanitarian response including the delivery of emergency supplies such as shelter kits, water filters and blankets, to help prevent injury and disease outbreaks.

UK's Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, said her nation is acting swiftly to support Jamaican authorities in providing disaster relief and expertise in response to the hurricane.

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Four people died during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa, yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in St. Elizabeth.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, but one is a woman and the others are men.

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"Black River is what you would describe as ground zero."

That was the statement from Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness, following a tour of hurricane battered St. Elizabeth today.

He explained that he arrived in the parish by air  and observed almost all buildings without roofs.

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Opposition Leader Mark Golding says by working together Jamaicans  can rebuild communities and rise  stronger than before.

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Though Hurricane Melissa has moved away from the island, weather conditions remain unstable with rainfall expected, especially across north central and northeastern parishes.Principal Director of the Meteorological Service, Evan Thompson made the disclosure during a special briefing at Jamaica House this morning.

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Following guidance from the Met Service of Jamaica and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), the Government has issued an all clear for the island.This means all utility companies should now commence restoration and recovery operations acr

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Minister of Transport Daryl Vaz says emergency relief flights from the Norman Manley International Airport could be accommodated as early as this Thursday.

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In light of the passage of Hurricane Melissa Minister of Local Government Desmond McKenzie said the country is prepared for search and rescue operations.

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The National Works Agency (NWA) said its response teams have been able to clear some roadways impacted by Hurricane Melissa.

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