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Four Shelters Open
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting that four shelters across the island are currently open, consequent on the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael. Speaking with JIS News on Tuesday (November 5), ODPEM’s Acting Director General,...
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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...
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...
Dr. Troupe Calls for Volunteers for Education Transformation Process
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, is calling on volunteers across various sectors to lend their support to the education transformation process. She noted that professionals, such as engineers and psychologists, among others, can play a role. “If you are a teacher and you have done very well on your performance appraisal,...
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...
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...
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...
