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Minister Urges Jamaicans to Get Information from Official Sources

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is urging Jamaicans to exercise discernment when consuming information at this time. “You have to be very discerning. You have to know what is good information...

Principal Director of the Meteorological Services Branch in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Evan Thompson, provides an update on Hurricane Melissa from the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) during a media briefing at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

Hurricane Melissa Remains on Course for Jamaica Landfall

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

Trelawny, St. Ann Residents Urged to Go into Shelters Before It’s Too Late

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing 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.

PM Urges Jamaicans to Stay Positive

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).

Government Agencies Fully Activated

Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Monday’s (October 27) special press briefing to update the nation on preparations for Hurricane Melissa, at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

6 months ago EnergyHurricane Melissa

No Major Incidents on Electricity Grid – Minister Vaz

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) reports there are no major incidents on the electricity grid, even as the system is beginning to experience the effects of heightened wind and rainfall. Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon Daryl Vaz, made the disclosure during Monday’s (October 7) press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness...

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 mitigation works undertaken by the National Works Agency (NWA) ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s projected landfall, during a media briefing held at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on Monday (October 27).

6 months ago Hurricane MelissaLocal GovernmentWorks / Construction

Public Urged to Avoid Compromised Infrastructure During Hurricane Melissa

The public is strongly advised to avoid contact with infrastructure that may be compromised, particularly in areas affected by floodwaters associated with Hurricane Melissa. This urging comes from Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan. “If the bridge looks shaky, do not attempt to go on the bridge...

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.

6 months ago Hurricane MelissaHurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

Jamaica Receiving Pledges of Support – PM

Jamaica has been receiving pledges of support for hurricane preparation and recovery from its regional and international partners, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “We have received calls of support from our partners – the United Nations, United States, the British, the French, the European Union, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). “All the CARICOM countries...

6 months ago 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...

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).

6 months ago 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...

6 months ago Hurricane MelissaPress Release

JDF Calls Out Reserves In Preparation for Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has initiated a call-out of the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR) in response to the threat posed by Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to impact Jamaica over the next 48 hours. The move forms part of the JDF’s wider operational response plan to support the national disaster preparedness and humanitarian assistance efforts in the aftermath of...

6 months ago 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...