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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).

Preliminary Assessment Estimates $647m Damage by Tropical Storm Rafael

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says a preliminary assessment estimates that Jamaica sustained $647 million in damage resulting from the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael, with approximately $311 million required for immediate road clearance and repairs. In...
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, greets Portmore Youth Mayor, Tanice Webster, during a recent courtesy call by Youth Mayors at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. The visit was part of activities for Local Government and Community Month during November.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, greets Portmore Youth Mayor, Tanice Webster, during a recent courtesy call by Youth Mayors at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. The visit was part of activities for Local Government and Community Month during November.

Citizens Encouraged to Get Involved in Local Governance
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 12).

Gov’t Approves $22M Disbursement To Each Constituency For Mitigation And Clean-Up Programme
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

JFB Urges Caution by Persons When Using Candles and Standby Generators
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Deputy Commissioner, Sean Martin (left), discusses fire safety during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Listening is JFB Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks.
Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Deputy Commissioner, Sean Martin (left), discusses fire safety during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston. Listening is JFB Superintendent, Emeleo Ebanks.

Reduce Key Ring Clutter to Avoid Delays in Emergencies

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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
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Montego Bay Mayor Urges Residents to Be Vigilant with Flash Flood Warning

As Jamaica continues to experience significant rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Rafael, Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is urging residents to remain vigilant. The severe weather system commenced moving off the island’s west coast on Tuesday (November 5) afternoon, which resulted in the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) discontinuing the tropical storm warning issued for the country....
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Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councilor Danree Delancy.
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Westmoreland Residents Urged to Remain Alert as Rains Continue

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, is imploring residents of Westmoreland to take precautions and heed warnings from the relevant authorities as heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Rafael continue. The storm is moving away from Jamaica. However, strong winds and heavy rainfall associated with the system are still expected across the island on Tuesday (November 5). Mayor Delancy urged...
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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
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ODPEM and MET Service Will Provide Latest Information on Tropical Storm Rafael

Jamaicans are encouraged to keep listening to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) for the latest information on Tropical Storm Rafael. The system, which has produced widespread showers, thunderstorms and strong winds, especially across southern parishes, is moving away from Jamaica’s west coast. The tropical storm warning declared for...
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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
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NEOC Plays Crucial Role in Emergency Response

The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) continues to play a crucial role in mobilising resources, ensuring effective communication and maintaining readiness during a crisis or disaster. Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, told JIS News that the NEOC was activated on Monday (November 4) at Level Three, its highest tier, in response to...
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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
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Tropical Storm Warning Lifted, Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Southern Parishes

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has advised that a flash flood warning is now in effect for southern parishes and a flash flood watch for the rest of the country until 5:00 pm on Tuesday (November 5). The Tropical Storm warning has been discontinued, effective noon today. This as the centre of Tropical Storm Rafael continues...
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Dark skies loom over Morant Bay, St. Thomas, at midday on Tuesday (November 5).
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Assessments Underway in St. Thomas

The St. Thomas Municipal Corporation says assessments are underway across the parish to ascertain the extent of the impact of Tropical Storm Rafael, which passed near Jamaica on Tuesday (November 5). Chief Engineering Officer, Odel Felix, told JIS News that landslides were reported in remote areas of Cedar Valley, Trinity Ville and Bath. He said a Municipal Corporation team is...
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