On November 6, 2025, Dr. Hon. Andrew Holness addressed ongoing relief efforts in Jamaica, acknowledging challenges, including widespread communication breakdowns. He praised the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the Jamaica Defence Force, recognizing the latter as the region's finest, providing vital support for recovery operations.
Holness emphasized that recovery efforts would span several months, not weeks, due to the extensive damage caused by the crisis. The government's focus remains on six parishes, home to around 600,000 people, requiring significant resources to reach every affected individual. Holness also pointed out the significant international support, with multiple countries and United Nations representatives offering assistance.
The Prime Minister estimated the cost of the damage to range between six and seven billion US dollars, underlining the immense scale of the destruction.
Holness emphasized that recovery efforts would span several months, not weeks, due to the extensive damage caused by the crisis. The government's focus remains on six parishes, home to around 600,000 people, requiring significant resources to reach every affected individual. Holness also pointed out the significant international support, with multiple countries and United Nations representatives offering assistance.
The Prime Minister estimated the cost of the damage to range between six and seven billion US dollars, underlining the immense scale of the destruction.
