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NCB urges Jamaican firms to rethink tax payments to ease cash flow strain
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Works Minister Morgan in Peru for key infrastructure discussions and technical exchange
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MP Williams threatens to sue Councillor Hamilton over ‘defamatory’ comments
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Shelters across Jamaica are to be improved as the Government moves to strengthen national disaster preparedness ahead of the upcomin...
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10 shelters still open in St Elizabeth
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January 13, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Ten of the 87 officially designated emergency shelters in St Elizabeth remain open nearly three months after the passage of Hu...
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Schools, churches in bad shape in St James
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — Several schools and churches across St James have been badly damaged following the passage of Hurricane Melissa based on informati...
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#EyeOnMelissa: McKenzie reiterates that hurricane shelters are safe spaces
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hours before Hurricane Melissa is forecast to hit the island, bringing intense wind and rain, Minister of Local Government and Com...
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#EyeOnMelissa: 218 people in 31 shelters across Jamaica – McKenzie
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government, Desmond McKenzie has indicated that there are currently 218 people being housed in 31 shelters acros...
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Over 800 shelters inspected as Jamaica braces for Tropical Storm Melissa —McKenzie
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Desmond McKenzie says Jamaica is prepared for the possible impact of Tropical S...
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