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$30 Million To Rehabilitate Fire Station In Black River

Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, says $30 million is being spent to rehabilitate the Black River Fire Station in St. Elizabeth. "We have already commenced preliminary work, in terms of the processes we will go through,"...

Acting Director of Emergency Medical Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kurdell Espinosa Campbell, addresses a recent virtual town hall organised by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to discuss the coronavirus (COVID-19) response for the hurricane season.

Health, Local Gov’t Ministries Working On Shelter Management Plans

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, emphasises a point at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank.

All Jamaicans Must Join Campaign Against Illegal Dumping – NSWMA

Director of the Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (DRRC) at the University of the West Indies, Dr. Barbara Carby, speaks at a virtual town hall meeting, held by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on May 28.

Long-Term Planning Necessary To Deal With Major Disasters

Land Being Identified To Build Fire Station In Balaclava

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, speaks at a JIS ‘Think Tank’.

6 years ago JIS Think TankLocal Government

NSWMA Begins Clearing Illegal Dumps

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has started the clearing of illegal dumps across the island, in preparation for the predicted above-normal hurricane season. “We have looked at all the problematic areas that are historically prone to flooding. What we have said to all regions is make sure that we try and get rid of the mini dumps in...

Trelawny Municipal Corporation Chairman and Mayor of Falmouth, Councilor Colin Gager.

6 years ago Local Government

Trelawny Municipal Corporation In Advanced State Of Hurricane Season Readiness

The Trelawny Municipal Corporation says it is in an advanced state of readiness for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. The Corporation’s Chairman and Mayor of Falmouth, Councilor Colin Gager, told JIS news that preparatory work has started, with priority focus being placed on flood prone areas within Trelawny. Councillor Gager advised that...

Acting Director of Emergency Medical Services in the Ministry of Health And Wellness, Dr. Kurdell Espinosa Campbell, speaking during a Ministry of Local Government and Community Development virtual town hall meeting on Thursday (May 28).

6 years ago Local Government

Health Ministry And Jamaica Fire Brigade Declare Hurricane Season Readiness

Representatives of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), say their entities are in a state of “heightened readiness” for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. This assurance comes against the background of meteorologists’ anticipation of a very active season. Forecasters are predicting the possible formation of 13 to...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a digital town hall hosted by the Ministry on Thursday (May 28).

6 years ago Local Government

Protecting The Homeless A Priority During Hurricane Season – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says safeguarding the welfare of the homeless is a priority for the Government during the hurricane season, which begins on June 1. Speaking at a digital town hall on Thursday (May 28), Minister McKenzie informed that shelters are being equipped to accommodate persons living on the streets, should the need...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a digital town hall meeting, hosted by the Ministry, on Thursday (May 28).

6 years ago Local Government

Municipal Corporations To Roll Out Disaster Risk Management Programme

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the island’s municipal corporations will be rolling out the first phase of their disaster risk mitigation programme in two weeks, for the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane season, which begins on June 1. Speaking at a digital town hall meeting on Thursday (May 28), Mr. McKenzie informed that the programme is...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at a virtual town hall on May 28 to address preparations for the Atlantic Hurricane Season as the country tackles the coronaviris (COVID-19).

6 years ago Local Government

Jamaica Ready For Hurricane Season – McKenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says that all is in place for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which starts on June 1. “The Most Hon. Prime Minister, yesterday (May 27), convened the meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council, indicating to the country that all systems are up and running as we approach this hurricane...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (at podium), addresses a virtual meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council on Wednesday (May 27). Also pictured (at left) is Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, while at second left, is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

6 years ago CoronavirusHealth & WellnessLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

Gov’t Preparing Guidelines For Shelters, Emergency Operations

Special guidelines for shelters and emergency operations are being developed by the Government as it prepares for the upcoming hurricane season while concurrently managing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This was disclosed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who said the guidelines are being finalised by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Ministry of...