Labour and Social Security Ministry has disbursed more than $2B to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme.

During Thursday’s grant handover ceremony in Savanna-la-Mar, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles JR. outlined the allocations.

The assistance is structured across three damage categories: minor, major, and severe to ensure equity and responsiveness to the level of loss experienced by each household.

This second batch of payments follows the Government’s initial handover ceremony in St. Elizabeth on January 30 and underscores the ministry’s continued commitment to restoring safe, secure housing and accelerating recovery for families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The parish-by-parish rollout, continues next week in Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann.

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44 beds donated to Mandeville Regional Hospital

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme.

During Thursday’s grant handover ceremony in Savanna-la-Mar, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles JR. outlined the allocations.

The assistance is structured across three damage categories: minor, major, and severe to ensure equity and responsiveness to the level of loss experienced by each household.

This second batch of payments follows the Government’s initial handover ceremony in St. Elizabeth on January 30 and underscores the ministry’s continued commitment to restoring safe, secure housing and accelerating recovery for families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The parish-by-parish rollout, continues next week in Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann.

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Appeal made for donations to support airlift of Westmoreland burn victim to the USA for treatment

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme.

During Thursday’s grant handover ceremony in Savanna-la-Mar, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles JR. outlined the allocations.

The assistance is structured across three damage categories: minor, major, and severe to ensure equity and responsiveness to the level of loss experienced by each household.

This second batch of payments follows the Government’s initial handover ceremony in St. Elizabeth on January 30 and underscores the ministry’s continued commitment to restoring safe, secure housing and accelerating recovery for families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The parish-by-parish rollout, continues next week in Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann.

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CPFSA condemns killing of child in Denham Town

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme.

During Thursday’s grant handover ceremony in Savanna-la-Mar, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles JR. outlined the allocations.

The assistance is structured across three damage categories: minor, major, and severe to ensure equity and responsiveness to the level of loss experienced by each household.

This second batch of payments follows the Government’s initial handover ceremony in St. Elizabeth on January 30 and underscores the ministry’s continued commitment to restoring safe, secure housing and accelerating recovery for families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The parish-by-parish rollout, continues next week in Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann.

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Two police constables and civilian slapped with several charges relating to firearms seizure and murder investigation

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme.

During Thursday’s grant handover ceremony in Savanna-la-Mar, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles JR. outlined the allocations.

The assistance is structured across three damage categories: minor, major, and severe to ensure equity and responsiveness to the level of loss experienced by each household.

This second batch of payments follows the Government’s initial handover ceremony in St. Elizabeth on January 30 and underscores the ministry’s continued commitment to restoring safe, secure housing and accelerating recovery for families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The parish-by-parish rollout, continues next week in Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann.

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Opposition calls for full operations report, budget and policy statement on Rural School Bus Programme

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme.

During Thursday’s grant handover ceremony in Savanna-la-Mar, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles JR. outlined the allocations.

The assistance is structured across three damage categories: minor, major, and severe to ensure equity and responsiveness to the level of loss experienced by each household.

This second batch of payments follows the Government’s initial handover ceremony in St. Elizabeth on January 30 and underscores the ministry’s continued commitment to restoring safe, secure housing and accelerating recovery for families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The parish-by-parish rollout, continues next week in Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann.

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Kingston police probing murder of Excelsior High worker during drive by shooting; school community plunged into mourning

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme.

During Thursday’s grant handover ceremony in Savanna-la-Mar, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles JR. outlined the allocations.

The assistance is structured across three damage categories: minor, major, and severe to ensure equity and responsiveness to the level of loss experienced by each household.

This second batch of payments follows the Government’s initial handover ceremony in St. Elizabeth on January 30 and underscores the ministry’s continued commitment to restoring safe, secure housing and accelerating recovery for families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The parish-by-parish rollout, continues next week in Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann.

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PM Holness says national security resilience is the bridge between violence reduction and long term development

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme.

During Thursday’s grant handover ceremony in Savanna-la-Mar, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles JR. outlined the allocations.

The assistance is structured across three damage categories: minor, major, and severe to ensure equity and responsiveness to the level of loss experienced by each household.

This second batch of payments follows the Government’s initial handover ceremony in St. Elizabeth on January 30 and underscores the ministry’s continued commitment to restoring safe, secure housing and accelerating recovery for families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The parish-by-parish rollout, continues next week in Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann.

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Night court sessions at Kingston and St. Andrew traffic court, Melbourne location temporarily suspended following shooting incident yesterday

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme.

During Thursday’s grant handover ceremony in Savanna-la-Mar, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles JR. outlined the allocations.

The assistance is structured across three damage categories: minor, major, and severe to ensure equity and responsiveness to the level of loss experienced by each household.

This second batch of payments follows the Government’s initial handover ceremony in St. Elizabeth on January 30 and underscores the ministry’s continued commitment to restoring safe, secure housing and accelerating recovery for families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The parish-by-parish rollout, continues next week in Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann.

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JFJ calls on parliamentary committee reviewing Domestic Violence Legislation to quickly complete the process

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has disbursed more than $2 billion to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, with over 2000 Westmoreland residents receiving over $700 million in the latest round of payments under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelter (ROOFS) Programme.

During Thursday’s grant handover ceremony in Savanna-la-Mar, Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles JR. outlined the allocations.

The assistance is structured across three damage categories: minor, major, and severe to ensure equity and responsiveness to the level of loss experienced by each household.

This second batch of payments follows the Government’s initial handover ceremony in St. Elizabeth on January 30 and underscores the ministry’s continued commitment to restoring safe, secure housing and accelerating recovery for families affected by Hurricane Melissa.

The parish-by-parish rollout, continues next week in Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann.

Read More