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December 19, 2025

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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has completed the reconstruction of 26 residential roofs in Jamaica as part of Guyana’s disaster relief and recovery mission following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, the force said on Friday. The mission, led by the Government of Guyana in support of the Government and people of Jamaica, has moved […]

December 6, 2025

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Guyana has deployed a contingent of military engineers to Jamaica to support reconstruction efforts following the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said on Friday. The team, comprising one officer and 40 other ranks from the GDF’s 4 Engineers Battalion, includes both regular and reserve personnel. Officials said the deployment reflects […]

November 17, 2025

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President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali is among several CARICOM Heads of Government who arrived in Jamaica this morning as part of a high-level Goodwill Mission to assess the impact of Hurricane Melissa and support the country’s recovery efforts. The delegation was received by Jamaica’s Prime Minister and current CARICOM Chair, Andrew Holness, at the Norman […]

November 8, 2025

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Jamaica has received a shipment of critical relief items, including tarpaulins, generators and chainsaws, from the Republic of Guyana, to aid the island’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa. The shipment, which was organised with the assistance of the private sector in Guyana, was dispatched from the Dominican Republic and arrived at Kingston Wharves in downtown Kingston […]

November 2, 2025

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The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) has partnered with internationally acclaimed artist Maxi Priest to raise funds for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica. The collaboration aims to mobilise support from businesses and individuals across the Caribbean, the UK, Guyana, and the global community to aid recovery and rebuilding on the island. The fundraising […]

October 30, 2025

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Guyana will dispatch emergency relief supplies to Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The initial shipment will include generators, tarpaulins, and chainsaws, mobilised through a joint Government–private sector humanitarian initiative coordinated by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) under the stewardship of Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips. Phillips, who is performing the functions of […]

October 27, 2025

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The Government of Guyana said on Monday it is working to ensure that all Guyanese nationals in Jamaica are safe and able to access emergency assistance as Hurricane Melissa moves toward the island. Authorities said provisions for relief supplies and emergency repatriation are being arranged in case they are required. The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) […]

October 26, 2025

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Jamaica could face one of the strongest landfall storms in its recorded history as Hurricane Melissa moves through the Caribbean, and forecasters predict it will hit the island as an “upper-end” Category 4 hurricane on Tuesday. The National Hurricane Center’s records, which date back to 1850, show that Jamaica has only ever been hit by […]

October 26, 2025

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The Government of Guyana is closely monitoring the approach of Hurricane Mellissa to Jamaica, where several Guyanese students are currently studying. According to a release, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has instructed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Sharon Roopchand-Edwards, to engage Guyana’s Honorary Consul, the students, and other Guyanese nationals […]

September 4, 2025

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Prime Minister Andrew Holness delivered a powerful victory speech after the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) general election win on Wednesday, declaring “no weapon formed against me shall prosper” during his address to supporters at the JLP headquarters on Belmont Road in St Andrew. His remarks came against the background of a grueling campaign during which […]

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GDF advances reconstruction in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

GDF engineers deployed to Jamaica to support post-hurricane recovery efforts

CARICOM stands with Jamaica

Jamaica receives relief items from Guyana

BritCham Guyana, Maxi Priest join forces for Jamaica hurricane relief

Guyana mobilises humanitarian aid for Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa: Guyana working to safeguard citizens in Jamaica, repatriation plans in place if needed

Hurricane Melissa could be one of the strongest storms to strike Jamaica

Government keeps close watch on Hurricane Mellissa; Guyanese students in Jamaica urged to stay safe

Re-elected Jamaican PM Holness: “No weapon formed against me shall prosper”

Guyana, Morocco sign open skies deal to spur trade, travel

Shame and silence keep abused boys from seeking help

Oil refinery, gas projects key to shielding Guyana from external shocks

Guyana, Morocco sign open skies deal to spur trade, travel

Shame and silence keep abused boys from seeking help

Oil refinery, gas projects key to shielding Guyana from external shocks