As Jamaica engages in post-hurricane recovery, a property expert is urging homeowners and contractors to use the opportunity to strengthen roof structures while undertaking repairs. The expert has also warned that short cuts now could lead to greater losses when Jamaica faces the next hurricane. “Many people are focused on replacing what was lost, but this is the time to build stronger," notes Kerry Scott. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/25/time-build-stronger/ | The Jamaica Observer

The Government has committed to loan US$150 million (J$24 billion) to Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to facilitate the company’s efforts to build back its grid that suffered catastrophic damage from Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/25/govt-lend-jps-us150m-restoration-work-rejects-request-extension-licence/ | The Jamaica Observer

The Sanmerna Foundation, working in partnership with the American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ), carried out a large-scale humanitarian mission in Hanover this week, distributing more than 2,800 care packages to residents in Lookout, Haughton Meadows and Orange Bay, three communities heavily affected by Hurricane Melissa. https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2025/11/25/sanmerna-foundation-afj-deliver-major-relief-marooned-hanover-communities/ | The Jamaica Observer