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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

St Kitts and Nevis Breaks Ground on second desalination plant, construction commences. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

St Kitts and Nevis breaks ground on second desalination plant, construction commences

18th of July 2024

Strong continuous showers and thunderstorms are affecting South Trinidad. Flash flooding warnings are in effect for Penal, Barrackpore, San Francique, Preau, and Moruga at this time.

Trinidad: Devastation persists with Flash Floods, Homes Submerged, and Roads Impassable

17th of July 2024

PM Terrance Drew visits SVG and promise to stand in solidarity. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

PM Terrance Drew visits SVG and promise to stand in solidarity

17th of July 2024

Significant burst of volcanic earthquakes beneath Dominica. Beginning at around 12:45 AM, over that period, a total of 345 events were recorded.

Dominica tremors with 345 volcanic earthquakes beneath northern regions

17th of July 2024

PM Roosevelt Skerrit pledges support of $1,000,000 to SVG during his tour

17th of July 2024

Island nations of St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada were severely devastated by Hurricane Beryl leaving behind trails of death and approximately, 20,000 people have been left either homeless or in shelters.

Grenada and St Vincent face residential issues as 20,000 left homeless by Beryl

12th of July 2024

Caribbean leaders visit Grenada, showcases unity among small island nations. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Caribbean leaders visit Grenada, showcases unity among small island nations

12th of July 2024

Andrew Holness has instructed Chief of Defence Staff to mobilise the Disaster Assistance and Recovery (DART) team of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to aid the rebuild of houses in some of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica Defence Force to help nation to bounce back post-Beryl

11th of July 2024

United Nations launches $9 million plan to offer aid to Grenada and SVG. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

United Nations launches $9 million plan to offer aid to Grenada and SVG

11th of July 2024

Grenada to receive a relief fund from the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance facility (CCRIF), an amount of US $44 million.

Grenada: CCRIF to pay relief fund of US $44 million to overcome Beryl

11th of July 2024