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Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding says it is too soon to determine the cost of the damage to the island's infrastructure caused by the severe rains, and its impact on the budget. However, he said that whatever adjustments are needed, would have to be explored, as necessary. Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding (centre) addresses a press conference, which...

The Meteorological Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for low-lying and flood prone areas of all parishes until 5:00 p.m. today September 30. A FLASH FLOOD WARNING means flooding has been reported or will occur shortly. Motorists and pedestrians should not attempt to cross flooded roadways or other low-lying areas as strong currents are likely. Residents in low-lying areas...

Minister of Transport and Works, Hon Mike Henry, says that the fording across the Dry River at Harbour View, St. Andrew, will be restored shortly after the cessation of the ongoing rainfall. Minister of Transport and Works, Hon Mike Henry. Mr. Henry, who toured the damaged facility Wednesday morning, said the Bailey bridge that spanned the river was not washed...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Works Agency (NWA), Patrick Wong, has indicated that a number of roads listed for rehabilitation in year one of the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme (JDIP) have suffered further damage, due to the current heavy rains. He was addressing a press conference called by Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding, at Jamaica House Wednesday...

Farmers in Amity Hall, St. Catherine are keeping their fingers crossed and hoping for the best, as heavy rainfall caused by Tropical Storm Nicole, has left their crops inundated. The Amity Hall property, which covers approximately 3,000 acres of land, is home to a number of farming enterprises, including approximately 500 acres dedicated to the production of the Prosequisa IV...

Heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Nicole have impacted several areas in Clarendon, resulting in flooding and land slippages. Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Parish Co-ordinator for Clarendon, Charmaine Williams, told JIS News that while there are no casualties, some 30 families, inclusive of children, have been flooded out of their homes. She noted that there has...

Jamaica's Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon Olivia Grange, has appealed to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to assist Latin America and the Caribbean to develop, promote and preserve their rich cultural heritage. Addressing the 2010 Seminar on Culture and Development, sponsored by IDB at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday (September 28), Miss Grange urged the...

Officials from the St. Thomas Parish Disaster Committee, the National Works Agency (NWA) and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) are now assessing damaged roads in the parish, with a view to clearing the debris. "As soon as they get back, we will arrange for a meeting to see exactly what has happened, verify reports as to...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has been advised that the Kingston and St Andrew Emergency Operations Centre has been activated. Persons may call 967-3329 The St. Catherine Emergency Operations Centre has also been activated: Persons may call 984-3111-4 and 907-0296, 907-1795 and 749-2097 Read More

Parish Disaster Co-ordinator, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Westmoreland, Vilma Tate, is reporting that two emergency shelters have been opened in Savanna-la-Mar to accommodate persons affected by the heavy rains. The shelters are located at Godfrey Stewart High and the Savanna-la-Mar Primary schools. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Ms. Tate informed that five persons...

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Grace McLean is reminding all schools to remain closed until further notice, in light of the heavy rains pelting the island, as a result of Tropical Storm Nicole. "We have been in touch with the Regional Offices and the situation remains the same as it relates to the weather and nothing has...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will be winding down its overall commuter operations at approximately 9:30 this evening, based on the existing challenges with flooding and other logistical hindrances associated with Tropical Storm Nicole. Should the existing pattern of rainfall continue, the service hours will be reduced from the normal 11:00 p.m. winding down time to a 9:30 p.m....