Government halts public-sector overseas travel until March 2027 amid Hurricane Melissa recovery
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October 23, 2026
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The Jamaican Government has halted all official overseas travel across the public sector until March next year, as it reportedly directs resources to post-hurricane Melissa reconstruction.
The directive was given in an October 21 memorandum, seen by The Gleaner, from Cabinet Secretary Audrey Sewell to permanent secretaries.
It said the travel suspension takes effect immediately and applies to everyone from Cabinet ministers to public body employees.
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