The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) stand ready to provide assistance during and after the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa. Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake and Brigadier O’Neil Bogle from the JDF, gave the assurance during a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on  Friday (Oct.  24). Dr. Blake said that...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s warehouses and parish offices are well stocked and pre-positioned for rapid deployment of relief supplies. The central food facility in Kingston has sufficient resources to prepare an additional 10,000 packages, said Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. He was addressing Friday’s (Oct. 24) special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is reminding the public to exercise caution regarding the quality of food and water consumed during and after Tropical Storm Melissa. He notes that contaminated sources often result in gastrointestinal illnesses such as diarrhoea and dehydration, which can be difficult to manage during storm conditions and may require hospitalisation through...

The Government has made significant allocation for flood mitigation and disaster preparedness activities in response to Tropical Storm Melissa. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, said that up to $400 million has been provided to bolster mitigation efforts in parishes across the island. He was speaking at...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has established a dedicated WhatsApp line, 876-447-0444, for persons with disabilities to communicate their needs as Jamaica braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during Friday’s (October 24) special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. He advised that through the...

The Government is preparing a comprehensive humanitarian and recovery strategy to be implemented after the expected impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (October 24). He said that persons will be required to present proper identification to...

More than 50 triple-phase generators are on standby for deployment, with the aim of restoring potable water to 80 per cent of National Water Commission (NWC) customers within 72 hours following a storm. Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the disclosure during a special press briefing on national preparedness for Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica...