News
July 19 2026
by
Christopher Thomas/Gleaner Writer
Updated
WESTERN BUREAU:More than eight months after Hurricane Melissa’s devastating passage last October, the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) has expressed concern over what it says is inadequate government support for its associates recovering from the disaster as well as a lack of clarity regarding which private schools have benefited from the Government’s promised funding.
News
July 19 2026
by
Christopher Thomas/Gleaner Writer
Updated

Thousands of Jamaica’s most vulnerable residents, including children, new mothers and elderly infirmary patients affected by…

Months after the destruction of Hurricane Melissa, particularly across southern and western Jamaica, the Office of Disaster…

The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is expressing grave concern over what it describes as deplorable and hazardous conditions…

Up to $3.6bn in government financing included, with major contributions from global financial institutions.

Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa received a boost last Wednesday, when the United States Department of State announced…

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has allocated over $319 million for post-Hurricane Melissa…