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The Government of Jamaica, under the guidance on Prime Minister Andrew Holness, launched the REACH and REBUILD programme that involves housing grant to benefit families whose homes were completely destroyed or damaged as a result of Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica unveils comprehensive Aid programme of $1 billion for Hurricane Beryl victims

6th of August 2024

A tropical depression formed north of Cuba has now strengthened into a tropical storm Debby and is further expected to develop into a hurricane, if forcing its way across the Gulf of Mexico and is anticipated to hit the coastal regions of Florida.

Tropical storm Debby threatens Florida of landfall and severe flood

5th of August 2024

119 Dengue Fever cases reported in St Vincent, precautions alert. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

119 Dengue Fever cases reported in St Vincent, precautions alert

3rd of August 2024

The Vector Control Unit will this week be back in St George with the continuation of its fogging programme, which targets mosquito breeding sites across the parish.

Fight Against Mosquitoes: St George’s Vector Control Unit Launches Aggressive Fogging Campaign

29th of July 2024

Outbreak of dengue raises concern in Caribbean, CARPHA demands strategic actions. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Outbreak of dengue raises concern in Caribbean, CARPHA demands strategic actions

29th of July 2024

Sky gazers are in for a double celestial treat with two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—lighting up the sky at the end of July.

Marvelous night-sky show with twin Meteor shower: Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids

29th of July 2024

MV Guidance II disappeared one month ago, still not found. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

MV Guidance II disappeared one month ago, still not found

28th of July 2024

Trinidad and Tobago: The Ministry of Health reported that there has been another death from dengue fever, the fifth for this year.

Trinidad and Tobago Reports Fifth Dengue Death Amid Rising Cases

25th of July 2024

CCRIF hands over US$55.6 million to Grenada to recover from Hurricane Beryl. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

CCRIF hands over US$55.6 million to Grenada to recover from Hurricane Beryl

25th of July 2024

The Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) made available the grant funds of $1 million each for disbursal to Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines in a bid to immediately provide much-needed critical relief.

ECCB to provide monetary support of $1 Million to Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines

24th of July 2024

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, is to launch a $400,000 housing grant programme to benefit families whose homes were completely destroyed or damaged as a result of Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica Government Announces $400K Housing Grants for Hurricane Beryl Recovery

24th of July 2024

Tourism sector to recover in 2 years following Beryl destruction: St Vincent govt. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Tourism sector to recover in 2 years following Beryl destruction: St Vincent govt

23rd of July 2024

Grenada implements fiscal incentives, offer 100% duty and tax exemptions until Dec 31. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Grenada implements fiscal incentives, offer 100% duty and tax exemptions until Dec 31

23rd of July 2024

Dominica: Scott’s Head Housing project soon to give keys to 16 deserving families. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Dominica: Scott’s Head Housing project soon to give keys to 16 deserving families

22nd of July 2024

A donation of US $200,000 and medical supplies from the Cayman Islands was initiated, which will be a big boost to the efforts of the Jamaican government in the restoration of normality after the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica: Cayman Islands extend Helping Hand, donating US $200K to boost Hurricane Beryl Recovery

22nd of July 2024

St Vincent: Food Production in severe conditions due to Hurricane Beryl. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

St Vincent: Food Production in severe conditions due to climate change

22nd of July 2024

PM Terrance Drew attends NEOC meeting and aims to prepare country for uncertain situations. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

PM Terrance Drew attends NEOC meeting and aims to prepare country for natural disasters

20th of July 2024

Devastation caused in Grenada due to Beryl. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Spicemas 2024 unveils new theme, aims to rise Grenada again following Hurricane Beryl

20th of July 2024

PM Andrew Holness promises to contribute $1 billion to affected families of Hurricane Beryl. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

PM Andrew Holness promises to contribute $1 billion to affected families of Hurricane Beryl

19th of July 2024

Over 400 students of Union Island to study in St Vincent over destruction caused by Beryl. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Over 400 students of Union Island to study in St Vincent over destruction caused by Beryl

18th of July 2024