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Hurricane Melissa’s landfall on Jamaica on October 28, 2025 marked the most powerful storm in the island’s recorded history. With sustained winds of 185 mph, it left behind destroyed homes, damaged hotels and factories, compromised infrastructure, and businesses struggling to reopen. Alongside the human and operational impact, companies now face another critical task: telling a truthful, clear and compliant financial story under IFRS post-disaster reporting requirements.

Following the significant disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa across Jamaica, the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies, Charities Authority (DCFS) has activated a Special Registration process for Registered Charitable Organisations (RCO). This temporary measure is designed to strengthen national relief and recovery efforts by enabling eligible groups to operate quickly and in alignment with the country’s emergency response framework.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2025   Signature Creed & Associates Partners with InScrivere Technologies to Launch Integrated Risk...

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