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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.
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 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...
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.
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.

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

Emphasis on Home Safety and Power of Prevention Oct. 26 – Nov. 1
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging Jamaicans to pay special attention to vulnerable groups amid the threat of Tropical Storm Melissa.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging Jamaicans to pay special attention to vulnerable groups amid the threat of Tropical Storm Melissa.

Community Members Urged to Look Out for Vulnerable Groups During Storm
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transportation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provides an update on State bus operations during a special briefing on preparedness for Tropical Storm Melissa, at Jamaica House on Thursday (October 23).
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transportation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, provides an update on State bus operations during a special briefing on preparedness for Tropical Storm Melissa, at Jamaica House on Thursday (October 23).

Minister Vaz Assures Continued Bus Operations as Tropical Storm Melissa Approaches

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Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
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Pregnant Women Close to Delivery Date in Westmoreland Urged to Relocate

Pregnant women in Westmoreland who are close to delivery are encouraged to relocate nearer to medical facilities as a precautionary measure ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, said women who are within one month of their due date should make early arrangements to stay with family or friends who live close to...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
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Gov’t Secures Emergency Supplies and Begins Distribution Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has secured a comprehensive range of emergency and care items and established lines of credit in 11 parishes to enable the swift replenishment of essential goods, where necessary, to further strengthen Jamaica’s readiness for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. Distribution of care supplies has commenced in three parishes. To date, provisions have...
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Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
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Persons Reminded to Keep Adequate Supply of Prescribed Medication

The Westmoreland Health Department is reminding residents to ensure they have an adequate supply of prescribed medication as the island braces for the possible impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, said persons with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma should act early to refill prescriptions and secure medications before the...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
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NSWMA Intensifies Garbage Collection to Clear Backlogs Across Communities

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has intensified garbage collection efforts to address backlogs affecting several communities islandwide. “The Solid Waste Authority, over the last week and a half, has been working extensively, especially over the last couple of days. We have been doing extra hours in some...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
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Emergency Measures in Place as St. James Prepares for Tropical Storm Melissa

The St. James Municipal Corporation has activated its emergency response protocols to safeguard residents as the parish prepares for the potential impact of adverse weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Melissa. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, told JIS News that routine preparedness measures have been completed and all key agencies, including the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Jamaica Defence...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (October 22).
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Labour and Social Security Ministry Activates Disaster Protocols Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has fully activated its disaster readiness protocols, including the preparation and strategic pre-positioning of relief supplies, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to begin impacting Jamaica on Thursday. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the announcement during a special press briefing on preparations for the storm, at the Office...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange.
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National Heritage Thanksgiving Service Set for October 19 in Santa Cruz

The National Heritage Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday, October 19, at the Church of the Apostolic Faith, Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, beginning at 11:00 a.m. The service is being held under the theme ‘Celebrating a Proud and Bold Heritage’. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, and Minister of State in the Ministry of...
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