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The Jamaica Customs Agency has announced a temporary waiver of import permits for a wide range of medical and personal care items, a measure designed to accelerate hurricane relief operations and significantly reduce clearance times at the ports.
Chief Executive Office and Commission of Customs, Dr. Velma Ricketts Walker, made the announcement during
a recent virtual town hall hosted by the Embassy of Jamaica in Washington, D.C., where she provided an update on Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.
She announced that the Ministry of Health and Wellness has waived the import permits until March 31, 2026 for several items, including over-the-counter medication, personal care items, sanitisers, disinfectants, first aid kits and water purification tablets.
Ricketts Walker stated that the decision is intended to speed the delivery of urgent needed supplies in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, noting that it is also to remove the major cause of delays in cargo processing.
She noted that removing the permit requirement has already reduced processing times for relief shipments, particularly those carrying medical and hygiene essentials from groups and individuals.
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