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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addresses a special press briefing on preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston today (October 22).

ODPEM on Full Alert

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says all systems and personnel are fully activated as Tropical Storm Melissa nears the island. He said that the agency has been monitoring the system since...

Acting Parish Disaster Coordinator at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Rasha Lloyd.

EOC In St. Elizabeth Fully Operational

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addresses today’s (October 22) Special Press Briefing on the Preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa, at Jamaica House.

Strong Disaster Management Template in Place – Works Minister

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Donovan Williams (right), presents a token of appreciation on behalf of the Jamaican delegation, to Dr. Joni Musabayana, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Decent Work Agenda in the Caribbean. Occasion was the 20th ILO American Region Meeting, held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, recently.

Labour State Minister Reaffirms Jamaica’s Strong Commitment to ILO’s Core Principles

Red Snapper fingerlings which are ready to be transferred to the bigger sea cages, swim around in smaller plastic drums at the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) Bowden Bay Mariculture Research Facility in St. Thomas on Monday (October 13). The fish are a part of the Red Snapper Cage Culture Fin Fish Pilot Project which is headed by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as part of a regional initiative being implemented in Jamaica, St. Lucia, and St. Kitts and Nevis at a cost of approximately $63 million.

Agriculture Ministry Launches Red Snapper Pilot to Strengthen Food Security and Blue Economy

7 months ago Youth

Scores of Schools Attend Seville Heritage Expo

More than 100 schools at the infant, primary and secondary levels from across Jamaica attended the annual Seville Heritage Expo 2025, on October 15. The event was held at the historic Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann's Bay, St. Ann. The 27th staging of the expo combined culture, history and creativity to inspire national pride and curiosity among the youth...

7 months ago National Security and Peace

Jamaica Positioning Itself As Premier Destination for Medical Care – Dr. Chang

Minister of National Security and Peace, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says Jamaica is positioning itself as a premier destination for medical care that blends high-quality treatment with Jamaica’s renowned hospitality and leisure offerings. Addressing business interests and other stakeholders at a recent function, marking the 20th anniversary of Dermatology Solutions at the Sagicor Shopping Centre in Montego Bay, St. James,...

Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (centre), addresses a press briefing held at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (October 9). He is joined by Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (left), and Regional Technical Director at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Diane Campbell-Stennett.

8 months ago Health & Wellness

Expansion of Savanna-La-Mar Hospital at Procurement Stage

Work is advanced to facilitate expansion and upgrading works at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital in Westmoreland. Providing an update during a recent press briefing at the S Hotel in Montego Bay, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, said that the project, which includes expansion of the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department and improvements to other...

8 months ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaica Pavilion Wins Silver Award at Expo 2025 Japan

The Jamaica Pavilion walked away with a Silver Award at Expo 2025 Japan. The island was recognised for theme development in the shared pavilions ‘Connecting Lives’ category. Kazakhstan won the Gold Medal while the East African country of Djibouti received the Bronze. The Official Participants Awards were presented at the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Day Awards Ceremony on Sunday...

Head of Cooperation for the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz, speaks at the BRIDGE Project’s graduation and closing out ceremony, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston.

8 months ago Youth

EU Reaffirms Commitment to Work With Young People and Communities

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to working alongside communities and young people in Jamaica, as the EU-sponsored BRIDGE Project has concluded, following 34 months of impactful work across the island. Head of Cooperation for the EU Delegation to Jamaica, Aniceto Rodriguez Ruiz, said the initiative represented more than a development project, describing it as a shared investment...

National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Public Cleansing Inspector in charge of Western St. Thomas, Kashane Grossett.

8 months ago Local Government

NSWMA Extends Hours for Street Sweepers In St. Thomas

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has approved extended working hours for sweepers in St. Thomas as part of targeted efforts to address the accumulation of silt along roadways, particularly in the western section of the parish. In recent months, mounting concerns have emerged regarding the accumulation of silt and other aggregates along segments of the Southern Coastal Highway...

An officer from the St. Catherine North Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) monitors students as they board transportation, ensuring they get to school on time as he carries out activities under the ‘Operation Learn, Not Loiter’ initiative.

8 months ago National Security and Peace

St. Catherine North Police No Loitering Campaign Keeping Students Off The Streets

The St. Catherine North Division of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has launched an initiative, aimed at keeping students off the streets and to ensure that they get to school on time. Called ‘Operation Learn, Not Loiter’, the programme, implemented in September 2025, seeks to promote discipline, improve attendance, and protect students from the dangers associated with loitering in town...