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Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie.

All Hospitals Open, Health Centres Closed

Persons who need to access healthcare services are advised that all public hospitals remain open, while services at health centres have been suspended for today (November 5). According to Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie, the closure is due...
Commercial aircraft in flight
Commercial aircraft in flight

Flight Cancellations due to Tropical Storm Rafael
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (r) and Sierra Leone Tourism Minister, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis being interviewed by BBC Travel Presenter Carmen Roberts at the International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) Global Tourism Investment Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, England, on Monday, November 4.
Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (r) and Sierra Leone Tourism Minister, Hon. Nabeela Farida Tunis being interviewed by BBC Travel Presenter Carmen Roberts at the International Tourism and Investment Conference (ITIC) Global Tourism Investment Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, England, on Monday, November 4.

Tourism Minister Bartlett Advocates for Enhanced Commonwealth Collaboration to Drive Global Tourism Growth
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Honourable Juliet Holness.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Honourable Juliet Holness.

Press Release – Jamaica’s Parliament Represented at the 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney, Australia
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the recent launch of the Transforming Education for National Development (TREND) portal at Clarendon College.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the recent launch of the Transforming Education for National Development (TREND) portal at Clarendon College.

Dr. Troupe Calls for Volunteers for Education Transformation Process

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Press ReleaseTransport

All ITA Locations Remain Closed Today

The Island Traffic Authority (ITA) is advising the public that all its locations will remain closed today, November 5, due to weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Rafael. This means the usual services offered to the public at our Service Hubs and Corporate Office will not be accessible throughout the day. Customers who require information may reach out via the...
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Health & WellnessPress Release

Health Centres Closed Today; Hospitals Remain Open

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that due to the passage of the tropical storm, health centres across the island will be closed today, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. All primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments are asked to be in touch with their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments. All...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), accept a symbolic cheque for $6.2 million to purchase a generator from Chief Executive Officer, GK Foods Domestic, Frank James, and GK’s General Counsel and Chief Corporate Secretary, Gail Moss-Solomon, during a handover ceremony in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth, on November 1. Farming supplies , valued more than $3 million, were also handed over by the company. The provisions form part of the multi-stakeholder Hurricane Beryl recovery assistance being extended to farmers in the parish.
AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Farmers in St. Elizabeth Get Assistance from GraceKennedy

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has received approximately $10 million in irrigation infrastructure support and farming supplies to boost agricultural resilience in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth. The donation, which was handed over by GraceKennedy (GK) Foods at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Hounslow pump house on November 1, included $6.2 million to purchase a generator and more than $3...
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View of the steps leading to the Bank of Jamaica.
Finance & Public ServicePress Release

Bank of Jamaica to Suspend Teller Services to the Public on Tuesday, November 5

Based on the Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Jamaica and other information provided by the Meteorological Service about the expected deterioration in weather conditions associated with the tropical system near the island, Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) advises that its Teller services to the public will be suspended on Tuesday, November 5 until further notice. Bank of Jamaica will activate...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentPress Release

Local Government and Community Development Minister Urges High Public Vigilance as Jamaica Braces for Weather System

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging continued vigilance as Cyclone #18 continues developing and Jamaica remains under a Tropical Storm Warning. “I am asking everyone to take due care, and to heed the Advisories being published. I also want to assure everyone that the Government has taken the necessary measures to secure lives and...
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Picture of buses from the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) that operates from the Portmore Depot in St. Catherine.
Press ReleaseTransport

Public Advisory: JUTC Deploys All Available Units to Facilitate Safe Commuter Travel Ahead of Impending Tropical Storm

In light of the projected tropical storm expected to impact the island this evening, the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) is taking proactive measures to ensure the safe movement of commuters before the onset of heavy rains and potential flooding. To support the public’s transportation needs and minimize disruptions, JUTC will be deploying all available units to provide additional coverage...
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