THE GLEANER MINUTE: Private Sector says Gov’t moving too slow | UWI cuts outstanding tuition by 50%
Nov 4th, 2025 | Category: The Gleaner Minute | 2:07#JamaicaGleaner #HurricaneMelissa NOVEMBER 4, 2025: Private Sector leaders say the pace of Jamaica’s recovery from Hurricane Melissa isn’t keeping up with the growing humanitarian needs… Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr says every effort is being made to get food, water, and tarpaulins to those trapped in areas of Westmoreland, St Elizabeth, St James, Trelawny, and Hanover using helicopter food drops… The University of the West Indies, Mona, says it has implemented several measures — including a 50 per cent discount on outstanding tuition for semester one to support students affected by Hurricane Melissa… Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr Alfred Dawes says Jamaica could face a major public-health crisis after Hurricane Melissa if urgent action is not taken to improve access
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