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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (3rd right), converses with workmen involved in the road expansion project by the National Works Agency (NWA) on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, during a tour of the area on Friday, September 16.
Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (3rd right), converses with workmen involved in the road expansion project by the National Works Agency (NWA) on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston, during a tour of the area on Friday, September 16.

NWA Closes Marcus Garvey Drive

The National Works Agency (NWA) has closed Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston to vehicular traffic. The area, which is prone to flooding, is being closed as the agency carries out emergency remedial work. “It’s a pre-emptive move and is based...
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.
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.

PM Commends ODPEM
The House of Representative.
The House of Representative.

Parliament Postponed
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
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

Closure of Ministries, Departments and Agencies

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Tourism

Tourism Emergency Operations Centre Activated to Inform Tourism Interests

With Hurricane Matthew – now a Category 4 system – heading towards Jamaica, the Ministry of Tourism has activated its Tourism Emergency Operations Centre (TEOC), which is currently coordinating emergency services for the local tourism sector. Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, underscored that "we have decided to activate the centre at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. It is...
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Former Chief of State Protocol in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Elinor Felix.
Office of the Prime Minister

Follow Rules on Use of National Emblems and Symbols

Advertisers, marketers and public relations practitioners are being reminded to follow the guidelines and rules governing the appropriate use of the country’s national symbols and emblems. Chief of State Protocol at the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Elinor Felix, said the symbols and emblems signify the national goals, values and history and it is important that they are held...
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Environment

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.
Environment

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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The Hon. Senator Ruel Reid, CD, Minister of Education, Youth and Information.
Education

Education Ministry Updates Nation on School Operations and Hurricane Matthew

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, acting on the advice of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management has ordered that schools should be closed on Monday October 3, 2016. This is in response to the impending arrival of Hurricane Matthew which is expected within the next 24 hours. The Metrological Service of Jamaica has indicated that Hurricane...
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