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International soldiers clearing garbage from the shoreline along the Palisadoes strip earlier this year.
International soldiers clearing garbage from the shoreline along the Palisadoes strip earlier this year.

Gov’t to Establish Committee for ‘Trash-Free Waters’ Initiative

The Government will shortly establish a multi-stakeholder committee to oversee the pilot implementation of the ‘Trash-Free Waters’ initiative that aims to curtail the pollution of the Caribbean Sea. This was announced by Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the...
British Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, the Rt. Hon. Baroness Anelay, addresses the annual Chevening Lecture Series, held on October 5, at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, in New Kingston.
British Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, the Rt. Hon. Baroness Anelay, addresses the annual Chevening Lecture Series, held on October 5, at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel, in New Kingston.

Major Contributors to Air Pollution Commit to Low-Carbon Future
Operations Officer, World Bank, Karlene Francis, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where she provided information on funding opportunities for climate change innovators.
Operations Officer, World Bank, Karlene Francis, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where she provided information on funding opportunities for climate change innovators.

Funding Available for Climate Change Innovators
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) gives an update on the weather system during a press conference at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) on October 3. He is joined by (from left) Director General of ODPEM, Major Clive Davis; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right) gives an update on the weather system during a press conference at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) on October 3. He is joined by (from left) Director General of ODPEM, Major Clive Davis; and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.

Persons in Shelter to Receive Food and other Supplies
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
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

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

The Meteorological Service has maintained a HURRICANE WARNING for Jamaica, as dangerous Hurricane Matthew has strengthened slightly and resumed its northwest motion towards Jamaica. 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...
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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.
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PM Observes Hurricane Preparations in Montego Bay

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, yesterday (October 1) toured sections of Montego Bay, St. James to get a firsthand look of preparations ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Matthew. He was accompanied by Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Audrey Sewell; Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for...
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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...
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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;...
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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...
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Hurricane Matthew: Press Release # 2

OFFICE OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT For Immediate Release Press Release # 2 Issued on: Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. Hurricane Matthew - NEOC Activation Level 1 The National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) chaired by the Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, held an emergency Council Meeting yesterday at Jamaica House to address the threat...
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