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Head of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Office), Evan Thompson, speaking at a press conference at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management's (ODPEM) Haining Road office in Kingston on Sunday (October 2).

Expect Torrential Rains from Hurricane Matthew

Head of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Office), Evan Thompson, says Jamaicans can expect torrential rainfall from Hurricane Matthew over the next two days. “The rains will be consistent, continuous and torrential over sections of the country,” he said,...

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Powerful Hurricane Matthew Resumes Northwestward Motion… Warning Remains In Effect For Jamaica

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), points out something of interest during a tour of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) St. James headquarters in Montego Bay on Saturday, October 1. Accompanying the Prime Minister (from left) are: Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left); Chief of Defence Staff, Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), Major General Antony Anderson; and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell. The Prime Minister toured Montego Bay to observe preparations ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Matthew.

PM Observes Hurricane Preparations in Montego Bay

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Powerful Hurricane Matthew Meandering Once More… Warning Remains In Effect For Jamaica

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Hurricane Matthew: Press Release # 2

9 years ago Environment

Water and Toiletries Valued at $1M for ODPEM Shelters

Displaced persons who are currently being housed in shelters island-wide due to the impending passage of Hurricane Matthew will benefit from water and toiletries valued at approximately $1 million from National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB). NCB urgently responded to the call for assistance from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and immediately began making arrangements to...

9 years ago Environment

Powerful Hurricane Matthew Meandering Once More… Warning Remains in Effect for Jamaica

The Meteorological Service has maintained a HURRICANE WARNING for Jamaica, as dangerous Hurricane Matthew moves towards Jamaica over the next 24-36 hours. The following dangerous effects of a hurricane are expected to affect Jamaica by Monday: Dangerously high water or a combination of dangerously high water and exceptionally high waves, even though winds expected may be less than hurricane force;...

9 years ago EnvironmentForeign Affairs

Jamaica in Full Preparation and Activation Mode

Jamaica is under a Hurricane Watch in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, designated as a strong system that could cause significant damage to people, property and our country’s infrastructure. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, is assuring the international community, including our bilateral and international partner countries, as well as our Diaspora, that...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), addresses an emergency meeting to discuss preparation for Hurricane Matthew, at the Office of the Prime Minister on September 29. Seated (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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Prime Minister Urges Jamaicans to Prepare for Hurricane Matthew

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging citizens to take all necessary precautions in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, which could impact the island as early as Sunday (October 2). Addressing an emergency meeting with heads of agencies at the Office of the Prime Minister, yesterday (September 29), Mr. Holness said the Government is now on high alert as...

9 years ago CommunityEnvironmentLocal Government

Tropical Storm Matthew: Press Release # 1

Press Release # 1 Tropical Storm Matthew Issued on: Tuesday September 28, 2016 at 2:15 p.m. The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM), has received reports from the the Meteorological Service that Tropical Storm Matthew was formed near the eastern Caribbean this morning. Reports are that the centre of Matthew will move through the Windward Islands during the...

Public Relations Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Deleen Powell, addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’.

10 years ago EnvironmentJIS Think Tank

Jamaicans Urged to Properly Dispose of Waste

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is urging persons to adopt responsible solid waste management and disposal practices. Speaking with JIS News, Public Relations Officer at NEPA, Deleen Powell, noted that many persons are of the perception that it’s okay to just throw garbage on the ground if a bin is not readily available. She said there is also...

Interim Project Manager, Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC), Marcia Henry, speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on September 6. She spoke about the upcoming clean energy boot camp being hosted by the CCIC.

10 years ago EnvironmentJIS Think TankTechnology

Clean Energy Entrepreneurs Trained at Boot Camps

Some 163 clean energy entrepreneurs have been trained at three boot camps hosted by the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre (CCIC). The programme, which offers mentorship and guidance to entrepreneurs in the field of clean energy, is now inviting more companies to be a part of their upcoming boot camp in Antigua and Barbuda from September 27 to 29. The deadline...