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Director of Information and Training at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Delmares White.
Director of Information and Training at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Delmares White.

Jamaicans Urged to Develop Family Emergency Plan

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is urging Jamaicans to develop a family emergency plan. Such a plan is integral in preparing for disasters such as a hurricane or earthquake. Family members should be assigned specific areas...
The Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Deputy Superintendent for Fire Prevention and Public Relations Officer, Emeleo Ebanks.
The Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Deputy Superintendent for Fire Prevention and Public Relations Officer, Emeleo Ebanks.

JFB Expanding ‘Mek Wi Fix It’ Fire Prevention Campaign
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis (centre), cuts the ribbon to declare the Cambridge garbage holding area open on Friday (January 25). Also participating (from left) are: Director on the Board of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Norman Brown; Regional Operations Manager of Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited, Garnet Edmondson; Councillor for the Catadupa Division, Gladstone Bent and Councillor for the Welcome Hall Division, Gregory Bent.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis (centre), cuts the ribbon to declare the Cambridge garbage holding area open on Friday (January 25). Also participating (from left) are: Director on the Board of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Norman Brown; Regional Operations Manager of Western Parks and Markets (WPM) Waste Management Limited, Garnet Edmondson; Councillor for the Catadupa Division, Gladstone Bent and Councillor for the Welcome Hall Division, Gregory Bent.

Garbage Holding Area Opens in Cambridge, St. James
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the opening of the Cambridge garbage holding area in St. James on Friday ( January 25).
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Homer Davis, addresses the opening of the Cambridge garbage holding area in St. James on Friday ( January 25).

Montego Bay Mayor Commends Work of NSWMA
Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels, addresses attendees at the recently held health fair at the Hanover Infirmary in Lucea.
Mayor of Lucea, Councillor Sheridan Samuels, addresses attendees at the recently held health fair at the Hanover Infirmary in Lucea.

Lucea Drop-in Centre to Open Soon

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Local Government

Ministry Committed to Gender Mainstreaming in Disaster Risk Reduction – McKenzie

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development is committed to the facilitation of gender mainstreaming and values the importance of gender equality in disaster risk reduction. This was stated by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, in a message at the January 24 Disaster Risk Management Gender Symposium, read by Senior Director of Corporate Services...
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Deputy Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
Local Government

ODPEM Hosts Supply Chain Management Workshop

Deputy Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says Jamaica should benefit from its End-to-End Supply Chain Management Workshop, currently under way at its Haining Road office, in Kingston. In an interview with JIS News, Mr. Thompson said the main focus of the workshop is around disaster relief chain management. “It looks at...
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Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, speaks at the Reggae Month 2019 launch held on Sunday (January 20) at Ribbiz Ocean Lounge, Victoria Pier, Kingston Waterfront.
CultureLocal Government

KSAMC to Finance Training of Persons in the Creative Industry

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will be financing the training of young persons who are active in the creative industry. Speaking at the launch of Reggae Month 2019 on Sunday (January 20) at Ribbiz Ocean Lounge, Victoria Pier, Kingston Waterfront, Mayor of Kingston, Senator Delroy Williams, said discussions have started with a group of young people in...
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Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon.
Local Government

NSWMA to Build Four New Garbage Transfer Stations

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is to construct four new garbage transfer stations in the parishes of Westmoreland, Trelawny, Clarendon and Portland. These will serve as areas where trucks can deposit solid waste prior to loading on to larger vehicles for transporting to disposal sites. NSWMA’s Executive Director, Audley Gordon, told JIS News that a consultant has been...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), listens as Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis, gives details on an earthquake display at the recent launch of the ODPEM Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness 2019 campaign, held at ODPEM, in Kingston. The theme of the campaign is: ‘When an Earthquake Strikes be Bold…Drop, Cover and Hold’.
Local Government

Disaster Risk Management Act Will Be Enforced – Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the Government will exercise provisions of the Disaster Risk Management Act, in the interest of public safety. The Act is intended to empower designated personnel, known as Authorised Officers, to take certain action in areas declared vulnerable or disaster zones. Speaking at the recent launch of the Office of...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), and Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis, look at a display at the recent launch of ODPEM
Local Government

ODPEM Looking to Promote Culture of Earthquake Preparedness

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is looking to promote a culture of earthquake preparedness and response among Jamaicans. “We want to (stir) the nation into action because earthquakes or tsunamis can occur at any time,” said Director General of the agency, Major Clive Davis. “While we have no control…the bottom line is that we must now...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (right), in conversation with Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis, during the recent launch of ODPEM’s Earthquake and Tsunami Awareness 2019 campaign, in Kingston.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Provisions of Building Act Will Be Rigorously Enforced – Minister

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says provisions of the 2018 Building Act will be rigorously enforced. The legislation, which took effect on January 15, seeks to discourage new squatter settlements from being built, promote sustainable development, and establish and enforce internationally accepted building standards and rules for individuals and entities providing construction material and services....
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