Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, says that more than 115,000 relief packages have been delivered, to date, through the national system. He noted that the packages, including sanitisation and hygiene kits, have benefited 282 communities islandwide. “The national relief effort remains robust,” he said, noting that the agency continues to...

The Government is intensifying its efforts to support pregnant and lactating women, ensuring they receive the guidance, care, and essential supplies required for safe pregnancies and the healthy development of newborns. State Minister in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, made the disclosure on Tuesday (November 18), during a handover ceremony for WaterStep Bleach Makers at the...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, has lauded the partnership between the Government of Jamaica and the European Union (EU), noting its continued role in driving the Citizen Security Plan (CSP), transforming lives, and strengthening the nation’s security architecture. “Together we will work to ensure we provide a model that can transform...

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) says groundwater levels in Content, Manchester, which caused flooding in the community, are now slowly receding. The rising water levels have been attributed to the significant rainfall experienced before and during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Deputy Managing Director of the WRA, Geoffrey Marshall, who made the disclosure, noted that on‑site observations...

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, says Jamaica and its people can bounce back bigger and better from Hurricane Melissa, just as his country did after the catastrophic Hurricane Irma in 2017. “Across our small Caribbean nation, we stand with Jamaica. We are not new to hurricanes but we know they can be deeply disruptive. When we faced...

A coalition of international lending agencies have announced immediate commitments to assist Jamaica’s recovery effort, in the aftermath of category-five Hurricane Melissa. A tour of several affected communities in western Jamaica on November 17 highlighted the scale of devastation and ended with a coordinated response from regional and global partners, including the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Development Bank of...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) will host a livestock clinic at Newcombe Valley Primary School in St. Elizabeth on Friday, November 21. RADA Livestock Specialist, Maxine Brown, told JIS News that the event, which begins at 10:00 a.m., will provide farmers with access to on‑the‑spot livestock health checks, feed and nutrition support, as well as deworming and vaccination guidance....