Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has tasked the Tourism Ministry with setting up a committee to fast track permits for hotels impacted by Hurricane Melissa and to help them restart operations.

Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, Dr. Holness noted that the aim is to assist hotels that are in the process of rebuilding.

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The I Love Jamaica Telethon and Virtual Concert slated for this Sunday will feature a powerhouse roster of Jamaican entertainers, including Tarrus Riley, Chris Martin, Lukie D, Alaine, Masicka among others.

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In a heartwarming display of kindness reggae artiste Bugle has come to the aid of a struggling single mother who took to social media to share her desperate plea for help.

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Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Junior says as at yesterday the Government has conducted 138 air and ground drops to communities which were marooned. Speaking at a press briefing this morning, Mr Charles junior noted that the Government continues its relief efforts.

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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle made the disclosure during a press briefing yesterday. This is in comparison to the more than 540 million donated last week.

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This is according to the World Bank’s Country Director for the Caribbean, Lilia Burunciuc. She presented the global rapid post-disaster damage estimation or 'grade' report, during a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at Jamaica House yesterday.

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The Government is moving to decommission some shelters and have the occupants relocated to another facility, so that the buildings can be returned to their normal function. Most shelters are public schools.

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It may take the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) about 6 months to fully restore power to every community, following disruption due to Hurricane Melissa. That indication came from Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness while at a press briefing yesterday.

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The government has indicated that it is in the process of acquiring container homes to distribute to persons most affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness noted that this process will take some time and it's expected that the container housing solutions could be on the island by next January.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has announced the establishment of the National Reconstruction Resilience Authority, in response to the need for a more coordinated approach to natural disasters and the reconstruction of infrastructure.

Speaking at a press conference today , Dr. Holness acknowledged that Hurricane Melissa taught Jamaica many lessons, including the fact that fragmented government ministries and agencies may not be the best approach.

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