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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

JFB Urges Caution in the Use Candles and Generators

With thousands of citizens still without electricity following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging persons to avoid the use of candles or other sources of open flame. “You have some candles that are battery...
A tractor is used to help clear debris at the Morant Bay Fishing Village in St. Thomas on October 30, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.
A tractor is used to help clear debris at the Morant Bay Fishing Village in St. Thomas on October 30, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

St. Thomas on the Rebound Following Hurricane Melissa
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), is joined by Director of Customs in charge of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), Devon Manahan, on a tour of the facility on Wednesday (October 29).
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (left), is joined by Director of Customs in charge of the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), Devon Manahan, on a tour of the facility on Wednesday (October 29).

Jamaica Customs Agency Facilitating Disaster Relief Imports
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Tuesday’s (October 28) special press conference on Hurricane Melissa, held at the National Emergency Operations Centre, located within the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Tuesday’s (October 28) special press conference on Hurricane Melissa, held at the National Emergency Operations Centre, located within the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

Gov’t Bolstering Spectrum Bandwidth to Safeguard Communications Framework
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, responds to a question during a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on October 27.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, responds to a question during a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on October 27.

Jamaica Receiving Pledges of Support – PM

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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on Monday (October 27).
CommunityHurricane MelissaLocal Government

Shelters Are Free and Available to All – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is reminding Jamaicans that emergency shelters are free of cost and available for all who need safe accommodation during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. “False and malicious information are being circulated about the use of shelters. Someone sent me a message saying that there is a fee being charged for...
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Principal Director, Meteorological Services Branch in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Evan Thompson, speaks at a press briefing at the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Headquarters on Haining Road in Kingston, today (October 27).
EnvironmentHurricane Melissa

Storm Surge Projected for Bluefields in Westmoreland

Residents in Bluefields and surrounding areas in Westmoreland are being warned to anticipate life-threatening storm surges with the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Storm surges will involve the rising of the sea as a result of wind and atmospheric pressure changes, associated with Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to impact the island shortly. Principal Director of the Meteorological Services Branch in...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, provides an update from the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) on developments related to Hurricane Melissa during a media briefing at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.
Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryWorks / Construction

NWA Ramps Up Flood Mitigation in Preparation for Hurricane Melissa

The National Works Agency (NWA) has undertaken flood mitigation works on several critical drains across the island in preparation for Hurricane Melissa’s projected landfall and will continue these efforts as long as conditions remain safe. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan. He was...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, responds to a question during a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on October 27.
Hurricane MelissaPrime Minister

Prime Minister Urges Citizens to Obey Mandatory Evacuation Order

With a Mandatory Evacuation Order issued for several communities along the country’s south coast, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging citizens to obey the legal directive. The Mandatory Evacuation Order applies to several vulnerable communities along the south coast as Hurricane Melissa moves closer to the island. The communities include Port Royal in Kingston; Portland Cottage...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre); Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Anthony Hylton (left); and Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, confer during a site visit to the Sandy Gully in Kingston on Wednesday (October 22). The visit formed part of ongoing mitigation efforts led by the NWA in anticipation of Tropical Storm Melissa.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development

Gov’t Allocates $4b for Major Gully Repairs in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. James

The Government has allocated $4 billion to rehabilitate the Sandy Gully and other major infrastructure in Kingston and St. Andrew, as well as the North and South Gullies in St. James. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during a tour of Sandy Gully...
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Deputy Commissioner in charge of Fire Safety, Prevention and Investigation, Jamaica Fire Brigade, Kevin Haughton, outlines activities for Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week, slated for October 26 to November 1, during the media launch, held at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, in Kingston, on October 22.
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Emphasis on Home Safety and Power of Prevention Oct. 26 – Nov. 1

Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week 2025, slated for October 26 to November 1, will be observed under the theme ‘Safe Homes, Safe Communities: The Power of Prevention’. Speaking at the media launch, held at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on October 22, Deputy Commissioner in charge of Fire Safety, Prevention and Investigation at the Jamaica Fire...
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