The US Government has pledged US$2.5 million in aid to Jamaica following Hurricane Beryl, showing solidarity and commitment to helping the country recover. Prime Minister Holness estimates over J$10 billion in road damage and announces plans to spend nearly $2 billion on critical infrastructure. Agriculture Minister Green anticipates over $1 billion in losses and plans to present a support program in Parliament.
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United Nations Releases US$4 Million Aid for Beryl-Hit Jamaica and Other Caribbean Nations.
The United Nations has allocated $4 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to aid Jamaica, Grenada, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines post-Hurricane Beryl. Dennis Zulu, UN Resident Coordinator in Jamaica, affirmed support and readiness to deploy resources. Hurricane Beryl caused severe destruction in St. Elizabeth and Manchester, prompting humanitarian efforts and assistance. Tragically, a 20-year-old was swept away in a gully in Havanna, Arnett Gardens, St Andrew.
National Curfew Declared in Jamaica as Beryl Approaches
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared a state of emergency in Jamaica for seven days due to the approaching Hurricane Beryl. A curfew from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be in place, accompanied by mandatory evacuation orders for flood-prone areas. The government has allocated funds for emergency needs. In other news, a man in Spanish Town was fined for attempting to bribe police, and an elderly woman was tragically murdered in Lawrence Tavern.