Santa Cruz farmers are being urged to take advantage of a pop-up livestock clinic at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA's) office in St. Elizabeth tomorrow. 

The pop-up clinic which aims to help farmers and their livestock recover from Hurricane Melissa will be opened at 10 A.M., along 63 Coke Drive in Santa Cruz.

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Circuit Court matters for St. James, Trelawny and St. Catherine have resumed. 

This follows disruption caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa which ravaged the island on October 28.

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The relief phase following the passage of Hurricane Melissa is likely to be extended by months. 

The update was given by Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness at a press briefing yesterday.

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The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) has welcomed the Education Ministry’s decision to provide psycho-social support to schools affected by Hurricane Melissa.

However, the JTA stresses that the initiative must be sustained and not be a one-off event.

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Authorities and community leaders are calling for a full investigation, after Hurricane Melissa caused severe flooding across several St. James communities, leaving homes and businesses submerged and residents displaced.

The affected areas include Catherine hall, West Green, Irwin and the Lagoon District.

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The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) says damaged roadways have impacted restoration across the island, following Hurricane Melissa.

Director of Corporate Communications, Winsome Callum said while the hurricane blocked roadways, through downed trees and debris, there are areas in which the thoroughfares have been significantly damaged.

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International dancehall star Mavado made a huge donation to the Braes River community in St Elizabeth today (Nov 10).

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There’s growing public debate after Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced plans to loan out 400 generators donated to Jamaica by Belgium for victims of Hurricane Melissa.

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Two weeks after Hurricane Melissa, entertainers, athletes, and Jamaicans at home and abroad continue to step up for those impacted.

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The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA)'s Central Executive has approved a proposal to provide $35 million in initial support to its members, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

President Mark Malabver made the disclosure yesterday.

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