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Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

JFB Urges Caution by Persons When Using Candles and Standby Generators

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens to exercise caution when using candles and standby generators. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, emphasised the importance of being careful when using candles as a source of light, especially during power outages. “We...

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

Parish Coordinator for Disaster Preparedness at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Ornella Lewis.

St. Elizabeth Remains on Alert as Heavy Rains Continue

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

Montego Bay Mayor Urges Residents to Be Vigilant with Flash Flood Warning

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councilor Danree Delancy.

Westmoreland Residents Urged to Remain Alert as Rains Continue

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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.

12 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

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...

Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.

12 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

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...

Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.

12 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

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...

Dark skies loom over Morant Bay, St. Thomas, at midday on Tuesday (November 5).

12 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

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...

Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.

12 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal Government

Four Shelters Open

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting that four shelters across the island are currently open, consequent on the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael. Speaking with JIS News on Tuesday (November 5), ODPEM’s Acting Director General, Richard Thompson, said two shelters have been opened in Clarendon, at Rocky Point, and the Drop-In Centre in May Pen....

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), and State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (right), accept a symbolic cheque for $6.2 million to purchase a generator from Chief Executive Officer, GK Foods Domestic, Frank James, and GK’s General Counsel and Chief Corporate Secretary, Gail Moss-Solomon, during a handover ceremony in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth, on November 1. Farming supplies , valued more than $3 million, were also handed over by the company. The provisions form part of the multi-stakeholder Hurricane Beryl recovery assistance being extended to farmers in the parish.

12 months ago AgricultureHurricane Relief & Recovery

Farmers in St. Elizabeth Get Assistance from GraceKennedy

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has received approximately $10 million in irrigation infrastructure support and farming supplies to boost agricultural resilience in Hounslow, St. Elizabeth. The donation, which was handed over by GraceKennedy (GK) Foods at the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) Hounslow pump house on November 1, included $6.2 million to purchase a generator and more than $3...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

12 months ago CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentPress Release

Local Government and Community Development Minister Urges High Public Vigilance as Jamaica Braces for Weather System

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging continued vigilance as Cyclone #18 continues developing and Jamaica remains under a Tropical Storm Warning. “I am asking everyone to take due care, and to heed the Advisories being published. I also want to assure everyone that the Government has taken the necessary measures to secure lives and...