Educators grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa; JTA calls for support

Though schools have begun to reopen, educators and administrators are reportedly grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Several schools, especially in Kingston and St. Andrew opened today, with principals meeting with staff members.

Assessments are being conducted.

IRIE FM News understands that at least one Kingston principal, who resides in St. Ann, was severely impacted by the hurricane.

That principal is still trying to mobilize support for students and staff in Kingston.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, said many of the teachers are overwhelmed as they suffered tremendous loss.

He said some of the teachers are unable to contact their relatives, a worrying factor, as they try to carry out their professional duties.

Mr. Malabver says teachers and administrators need Jamaica’s support at this time.

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United Way of Jamaica unveils 1.5M fund to restore farming communities

Though schools have begun to reopen, educators and administrators are reportedly grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Several schools, especially in Kingston and St. Andrew opened today, with principals meeting with staff members.

Assessments are being conducted.

IRIE FM News understands that at least one Kingston principal, who resides in St. Ann, was severely impacted by the hurricane.

That principal is still trying to mobilize support for students and staff in Kingston.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, said many of the teachers are overwhelmed as they suffered tremendous loss.

He said some of the teachers are unable to contact their relatives, a worrying factor, as they try to carry out their professional duties.

Mr. Malabver says teachers and administrators need Jamaica’s support at this time.

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Agricultural Protection Branch joins efforts to thwart robberies in western Jamaica and deploys officers to protect farming communities

Though schools have begun to reopen, educators and administrators are reportedly grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Several schools, especially in Kingston and St. Andrew opened today, with principals meeting with staff members.

Assessments are being conducted.

IRIE FM News understands that at least one Kingston principal, who resides in St. Ann, was severely impacted by the hurricane.

That principal is still trying to mobilize support for students and staff in Kingston.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, said many of the teachers are overwhelmed as they suffered tremendous loss.

He said some of the teachers are unable to contact their relatives, a worrying factor, as they try to carry out their professional duties.

Mr. Malabver says teachers and administrators need Jamaica’s support at this time.

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Fuel suppliers partner with NWA & police to take gas to service stations in hurricane ravaged western Jamaica

Though schools have begun to reopen, educators and administrators are reportedly grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Several schools, especially in Kingston and St. Andrew opened today, with principals meeting with staff members.

Assessments are being conducted.

IRIE FM News understands that at least one Kingston principal, who resides in St. Ann, was severely impacted by the hurricane.

That principal is still trying to mobilize support for students and staff in Kingston.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, said many of the teachers are overwhelmed as they suffered tremendous loss.

He said some of the teachers are unable to contact their relatives, a worrying factor, as they try to carry out their professional duties.

Mr. Malabver says teachers and administrators need Jamaica’s support at this time.

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NWC assures flushing, retesting of pipelines among activities conducted to ensure water distributed to customers of highest quality 

Though schools have begun to reopen, educators and administrators are reportedly grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Several schools, especially in Kingston and St. Andrew opened today, with principals meeting with staff members.

Assessments are being conducted.

IRIE FM News understands that at least one Kingston principal, who resides in St. Ann, was severely impacted by the hurricane.

That principal is still trying to mobilize support for students and staff in Kingston.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, said many of the teachers are overwhelmed as they suffered tremendous loss.

He said some of the teachers are unable to contact their relatives, a worrying factor, as they try to carry out their professional duties.

Mr. Malabver says teachers and administrators need Jamaica’s support at this time.

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Transport Authority, Jamaica Constabulary Force to seize PPVs if drivers caught overcharging citizens

Though schools have begun to reopen, educators and administrators are reportedly grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Several schools, especially in Kingston and St. Andrew opened today, with principals meeting with staff members.

Assessments are being conducted.

IRIE FM News understands that at least one Kingston principal, who resides in St. Ann, was severely impacted by the hurricane.

That principal is still trying to mobilize support for students and staff in Kingston.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, said many of the teachers are overwhelmed as they suffered tremendous loss.

He said some of the teachers are unable to contact their relatives, a worrying factor, as they try to carry out their professional duties.

Mr. Malabver says teachers and administrators need Jamaica’s support at this time.

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Limited commercial operations to resume at Sangster International Airport tomorrow; tourists to depart

Though schools have begun to reopen, educators and administrators are reportedly grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Several schools, especially in Kingston and St. Andrew opened today, with principals meeting with staff members.

Assessments are being conducted.

IRIE FM News understands that at least one Kingston principal, who resides in St. Ann, was severely impacted by the hurricane.

That principal is still trying to mobilize support for students and staff in Kingston.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, said many of the teachers are overwhelmed as they suffered tremendous loss.

He said some of the teachers are unable to contact their relatives, a worrying factor, as they try to carry out their professional duties.

Mr. Malabver says teachers and administrators need Jamaica’s support at this time.

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“Help is on the way” – Government assures impacted citizens waiting anxiously for relief support in the wake of Hurricane Melissa

Though schools have begun to reopen, educators and administrators are reportedly grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Several schools, especially in Kingston and St. Andrew opened today, with principals meeting with staff members.

Assessments are being conducted.

IRIE FM News understands that at least one Kingston principal, who resides in St. Ann, was severely impacted by the hurricane.

That principal is still trying to mobilize support for students and staff in Kingston.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, said many of the teachers are overwhelmed as they suffered tremendous loss.

He said some of the teachers are unable to contact their relatives, a worrying factor, as they try to carry out their professional duties.

Mr. Malabver says teachers and administrators need Jamaica’s support at this time.

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GraceKennedy Financial Group says operations resumed at one Western Union outlet in Westmoreland, Montego Bay, St. James

Though schools have begun to reopen, educators and administrators are reportedly grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Several schools, especially in Kingston and St. Andrew opened today, with principals meeting with staff members.

Assessments are being conducted.

IRIE FM News understands that at least one Kingston principal, who resides in St. Ann, was severely impacted by the hurricane.

That principal is still trying to mobilize support for students and staff in Kingston.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, said many of the teachers are overwhelmed as they suffered tremendous loss.

He said some of the teachers are unable to contact their relatives, a worrying factor, as they try to carry out their professional duties.

Mr. Malabver says teachers and administrators need Jamaica’s support at this time.

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OUR urges JPS to ensure proper billing following Hurricane Melissa

Though schools have begun to reopen, educators and administrators are reportedly grappling with trauma in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.

Several schools, especially in Kingston and St. Andrew opened today, with principals meeting with staff members.

Assessments are being conducted.

IRIE FM News understands that at least one Kingston principal, who resides in St. Ann, was severely impacted by the hurricane.

That principal is still trying to mobilize support for students and staff in Kingston.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, Mark Malabver, said many of the teachers are overwhelmed as they suffered tremendous loss.

He said some of the teachers are unable to contact their relatives, a worrying factor, as they try to carry out their professional duties.

Mr. Malabver says teachers and administrators need Jamaica’s support at this time.

Read More