Second CCRIF payout to Jamaica brings total to US$91.9 million

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) says that it will make a second payout of US$21.1 million to the Government of Jamaica following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. In a statement…

35 roads in 12 parishes remain blocked following Hurricane Melissa

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs of Thursday, 35 roads in 12 parishes remain blocked following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

There are six impassable corridors in Hanover, five in St Thomas, four in Trelawny and three each in St Andrew, St Elizabeth and St James.

World Bank to release US$150 million catatrophe bond for Jamaica

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the wake of the devastation to sections of Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa, the island is set to receive a full payout of US$150 million under its catastrophe insurance coverage with the World Bank backed by a catastrophe bond issued in 2024 by the World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or IBRD, AAA/Aaa).

Dwayne Vaz calls for tighter security after rape allegation at Westmoreland shelter

Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Anthony Henry Member of Parliament for Central Westmoreland, Dwayne Vaz, has expressed deep concern following reports of a rape allegation at one of the parish’s emergency shelters, calling for…

Japan extends support to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa

Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapan reaffirmed its solidarity with Jamaica on Wednesday, November 6, delivering emergency relief supplies to support recovery efforts in parishes hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa.

On behalf of the Government and people of Jamaica, the Honourable Desmond McKenzie, Minister of Local Government and Community Development, and Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith, Permanent Secretary and Head of the Jamaican Foreign Service, formally received the aid.

Flow advancing post-hurricane network recovery across Jamaica

Reading Time: 2 minutesFlow Jamaica says teams of technicians across the island continue to work on recovery and restoration activities in reconnecting residential and business customers in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The…