In a bid to support communities affected by Hurricane Melissa, the Government has launched the “I Love Jamaica” fundraising concert series, aiming to raise US$1 million for relief efforts.
Government to Launch Nationwide Post Melissa Clean Up Campaign
The Government is set to officially launch the National Cleanup Campaign later this week, a large-scale, coordinated effort, aimed at revitalizing communities across Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.
Gov’t Introduces Volunteer Registry for Hurricane Melissa Response
The government has set up a new system to help those who wish to volunteer for Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.
Education Stakeholders To Meet Today
A meeting of key stakeholders to discuss the way forward for Jamaica’s education system, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, is set for today (Tues).
Judge Approves Diddy’s Request To Fast-Track Appeal of 50 Month Prison Sentence
A judge has approved a request from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team, to expedite the appeals process, stemming from his 50-month prison sentence, after being convicted of two counts of violating the Mann Act.
Bad Gyal Marie Gets Support From Japanese Community To Help Victims Of Hurricane Melissa
Japanese DJ and music promoter Bad Gyal Marie says she was heartbroken to see the damage that hurricane Melissa has created in western Jamaica after the category 5 storm hit the island last Tuesday.
Public Health Inspectors Deployed To Assess Food Safety Following Hurricane Melissa
In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Government is deploying Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) islandwide to assess food safety conditions in hotels, supermarkets, restaurants, food storage facilities, and processing plants.
Direct Relief To Ship Medication, Medical supplies To Jamaica To Aid Recovery Efforts
Ivonne Rodríguez-Wiewall, Direct Relief’s Executive Advisor to the Caribbean, along with Luis David Rodriguez, Direct Relief’s Emergency Response Manager for the Caribbean & Latin America, have arrived in Jamaica along with several of their colleagues ahead of a couple of shipments on the way from Direct Relief.
Recording Academy Welcomes Over 3,800 New Members
The Recording Academy announced that more than 3,800 music creators and professionals have joined the academy as part of its 2025 New Member Class.
UWI Pelican Nest Rallying Support For Hurricane Melissa Victims Through Volunteerism
Shereen Richards, Student Services & Development Manager for the The George Alleyne Hall at the University Of the West Indies, and manager for community outreach & volunteerism, says the university has responded to assist students affected by hurricane Melissa.