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The UNDP has announced a JMD 9.2 million partnership with Australia to establish three additional solar-powered community centres in fishing areas affected by Hurricane Melissa, raising the total to five. The new centres will supplement two recently completed in Parottee and Galleon Beach, providing cold storage, internet, and charging stations to over 300 fishers.

Each centre is equipped with eight photovoltaic panels and batteries, with the initiative aimed at supporting livelihoods and enhancing resilience in vulnerable communities. The project is part of UNDP's Jamaica Resilient Recovery Initiative, addressing post-harvest losses and promoting sustainable development.