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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses the opening of the two-day Ministry of Health/Pan American Health Organization After-Action Review for Hurricane Melissa Response, at the Moon Palace Hotel in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on March 24.

ODPEM Head Says National Response to Hurricane Melissa Was Strong

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, says the national response to Hurricane Melissa was strong, particularly in coordination, “with rapidly mobilised efforts and the unwavering dedication of our front-line teams”. Delivering...

Minister of Local Government & Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), in conversation with Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry (second right); Social Development Commission (SDC) Executive Director, Omar Frith (right) and SDC Board Chairman, Hidran McKulsky. The interaction took place at the Kingston & St. Andrew Governance Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on Wednesday (March 25).

Churches to Receive Hurricane Grants in April

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers his 2026/2027 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).

PM Outlines Post-Hurricane Melissa Development Plan

Regional Coordinator at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Marlon Brown, addresses the audience during a media briefing held at the Port Maria Civic Centre following the annual Caribe Wave Tsunami Readiness Exercise on March 19.

Caribe Wave Drill Enhances Jamaica’s Tsunami Readiness

A team from the Ministry of Health and Wellness assists an "injured passenger" during a full-scale emergency exercise at the Ian Fleming International Airport in St. Mary on March 17.

Full-Scale Emergency Exercise Conducted at Ian Fleming International Airport

National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Community Relations Manager, Sharnon Williams.

2 weeks ago Local Government

Jamaicans Urged to Embrace Recycling

Community Relations Manager at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Sharnon Williams, is encouraging Jamaicans to embrace consistent recycling practices to reduce pressure on disposal sites and prevent future waste management challenges. Speaking during an interview with JIS News, Ms. Williams emphasised the crucial role recycling plays in Jamaica’s journey towards a sustainable future. “Recycling helps to reduce the...

3 weeks ago Local Government

NSWMA Sending 22 Trucks to Western Jamaica Sunday

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) will be temporarily rerouting 22 trucks to western Jamaica on Sunday (March 22) to address garbage backlog in the region. The assistance will come from NEPM Waste Management Limited and Operation Strategically Working to Enforce and Enhance Public Cleansing (SWEEP). “They're going to send trucks to us with their drivers and sanitation crew,...

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

3 weeks ago Local Government

Jamaicans Encouraged to Consider Reusing Discarded Items

Executive Director of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon, is encouraging Jamaicans to consider repurposing and reusing discarded items, including electronic waste, to create economic opportunities. “We have to get the thinking right and stop using the word waste and start talking about repurpose, reuse, recycling,” Mr. Gordon told JIS News at a recent Think Tank. He...

Partner at Signature Creed and Associates, Kevon McIntosh, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

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Caribbean CFO Summit to Drive Regional Post-Hurricane Collaboration and Resilience

The upcoming Caribbean Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Summit is being positioned as a pivotal platform for regional collaboration and resilience-building in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on March 16, Kevon McIntosh, Partner at the virtual event’s organiser, Signature Creed and Associates, emphasised that the summit’s significance lies in fostering a stronger...

3 weeks ago Local Government

NSWMA Strengthens Enforcement Operations In St. James

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has strengthened its enforcement operations to address illegal dumping across the parish of St. James. In an interview with JIS News, Community Relations Manager at the NSWMA, Sharnon Williams, reported that illegal dumping remains a recurring challenge across the parish, despite daily clean-up efforts. “Illegal dumping is a serious challenge. It continues to...

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam), Andrew Lee, delivers remarks during the announcement of winners and awards ceremony for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Youth Creative Expression Competition, on Thursday (March 19) at the Altamont Court Hotel in Kingston.

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Scores of Schools In Hurricane-Affected Parishes to Receive Satellite Broadband Internet

The e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam) is set to enhance connectivity and resilience in the education system, with 150 schools in hurricane-affected parishes to receive satellite broadband internet by the end of March. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andrew Lee, said the initiative forms part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to ensure that teaching and learning can continue uninterrupted, even during...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 19).

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JAMRROC to Provide Oversight for NaRRA

The Government has established a Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC) to be chaired by Professor Peter Blair Henry. JAMRROC will provide oversight for the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), an entity that has been mandated to coordinate post-disaster reconstruction and long-term resilience-building. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during his contribution to...