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Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, addresses a special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (Oct. 24).

Police, Soldiers Ready for Tropical Storm Melissa

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...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing Friday’s (October 24) special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Labour Ministry’s Warehouses Stocked and Pre-Positioned To Deploy Relief Supplies

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, outlines best-practice guidelines to prevent illness from contaminated food and water during and after a storm, at a special press briefing on Tropical Storm Melissa preparedness held at Jamaica House on Friday (October 24).

Health Minister Urges Vigilance On Food and Water Safety Ahead of Tropical Storm

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan addresses a special press briefing on preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House in Kingston on Friday (October 24).

Gov’t Allocates $400 Million For Flood Mitigation

Dedicated WhatsApp Line For Persons With Disabilities

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), joins hands in prayer with (from left) Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (October 24). The prayer was led by former chair of the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC), Dr. Elaine McCarthy.

7 months ago Office of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Preparing Humanitarian and Recovery Strategy

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...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a special press briefing on preparedness for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (October 24).

7 months ago Water

Over 50 Generators Positioned For Rapid Water Restoration By NWC

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...

7 months ago Climate Change

Minister Samuda Cautions Against Tropical Storm Misinformation

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, is advising the public to pay keen attention to reliable sources to avoid misinformation about the impending tropical storm. “We have already seen projections and forecasts going around that do not reflect the Meteorological Service of Jamaica ‘s (Met Service’s) forecast, so we ask that you pay attention to [the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (October 24).

7 months ago Office of the Prime Minister

PM Urges Jamaicans To Take Weather Threat Seriously

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to take the impending weather threat seriously. Jamaica is under a tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Melissa moves slowly across the Caribbean Sea. “You have nothing to lose even if it doesn't come. If it doesn't come and you're prepared, fine, you have lost...

Students participate in the Universal Service Fund

7 months ago Finance & Public Service

Students Benefit From USF’s Inaugural Influencer Creative Workshop

Students looking to become content creators and influencers were equipped with the knowledge and skills to build their brand and succeed in the digital space at the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) inaugural Influencer Creative Workshop. The event, held on Friday (Oct. 3) at St. Hilda’s High School in St. Ann, brought together established social media influencers and industry experts with...

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), is in discussion with Charlemont High School students, during a Justice Day in Schools tour stop at the St. Catherine-based institution on September 26. Listening (from left) are: Monique Williams, Jhenae Kelly, Mayan Crawford, and Twaine Perry.

7 months ago Education

Minister Chuck Urges Peace and Unity among Students

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is urging love and unity among students to create peace in schools and the wider society. “It is very important that you take care of one another, that you love one another and you grow together in peace and harmony,” he said. The Minister was addressing a Justice Day in Schools...

Special Needs Coordinator at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Nicolette Thompson (right), and Children’s Officer at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Jesanya Scale-Menzies (second right), view a recycled waste display at the Mustard Seed Communities’ annual Education Expo, held on Friday (Oct. 3) at Jerusalem Apostle in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Caregiver at My Father’s House, Shammia Reid (left), highlights the features of the display. Joining them is Principal of Mustard Seed Communities, Marsha Bowen Latouche. The expo was held under the theme: ‘Explore the Abilities within the Disability’.

7 months ago Education

Mustard Seed Communities Education Expo (Photos)

Special Needs Coordinator at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Nicolette Thompson (right), and Children’s Officer at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Jesanya Scale-Menzies (second right), view a recycled waste display at the Mustard Seed Communities’ annual Education Expo, held on Friday (Oct. 3) at Jerusalem Apostle in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Caregiver at My...