Residents of Westmoreland are being urged to take precautionary measures in the aftermath of a period of heavy rainfall, particularly during instances of flooding. This advisory comes from the Health Promotion Unit of the Westmoreland Public Health Department, which cautions affected individuals to avoid wading or travelling through floodwaters, an activity considered high-risk for the transmission of leptospirosis Health Promotion...

Farmers in Hayfield, St. Thomas, are now better equipped to manage the impacts of disasters, particularly hurricanes, following an interagency training session held on September 9. The Agriculture Disaster Risk Management training, held at Hayfield Primary and Infant School, formed part of an ongoing series across the six extension areas in the parish. The initiative is being spearheaded by the...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has emphasised the value of partnerships in building the country’s disaster resilience. He said that in the face of increasing climate-related shocks, the contributions of and collaborations with non-governmental organisations (NGO), the private sector and international partners are crucial for Jamaica’s long-term, sustainable development. “We are committed to formalising and strengthening these...

The Government has allocated $350 million to mitigate the impact of the dry period. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, advised that $150 million will be used for trucking of water and will be directed through Members of Parliament. He was addressing a Special Press Briefing on Wednesday (July 16) at...

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, says Westmoreland is prepared for the hurricane season, which began on June 1. In an interview with JIS News, the Mayor pointed out that hurricane preparedness activities in the parish commenced in March. “We started what you could call light preparation from that time, which continues up to the present. Most of the shelters...

On the heels of high-level policy dialogue including partners from the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the EU-LAC Digital Alliance is spotlighting two major programmes to foster digital innovation and strengthen climate resilience in Jamaica and the region. The programmes were highlighted by EU Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, during a press...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is imploring solar power stakeholders to prioritise resilience in their preparations for the 2025 hurricane season. “I urge all our solar partners and customers to go beyond installation, prioritise resilience. Ensure that your solar systems are built to withstand storms with secure battery storage, durable mounting and contingency plans. Clean...