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MELISSA RELIEF UNDER SCRUTINY

Nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa devastated sections of Jamaica, a new Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI) report has raised questions about the country’s ability to turn disaster donations into timely assistance. The report cited delays in spending relief funds, gaps in roof-repair records and prolonged disruption to schools and essential services.

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