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Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford (left), addresses a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston on Monday (July 1).
Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford (left), addresses a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston on Monday (July 1).

Fire Chief Urges Safe Use of Candles, Generators

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging caution in the use of candles and generators during the hurricane. JFB Commissioner, Stewart Beckford, said that the unsafe use of candles increases the risk of fires. “Persons may be using candles which...
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

St. Ann’s Bay Mayor Says All Local Agencies Are on High Alert for Hurricane Beryl
A fishpond in rural Jamaica. Fish farmers islandwide are being urged to prepare for Hurricane Beryl.
A fishpond in rural Jamaica. Fish farmers islandwide are being urged to prepare for Hurricane Beryl.

Persons Engaged in Aquaculture Urged to Protect Fish Farms
Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) logo.
Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) logo.

“Child Care Facilities Secure” Says CPFSA in Wake of Hurricane Beryl
Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon.
Mayor of Black River and Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Councillor Richard Solomon.

St. Elizabeth Parish Disaster Preparedness Committee Gets Ready for Hurricane

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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane Beryl

Urban Development Corporation Offices/Attractions to Close Ahead of Hurricane Beryl

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) in the interest of its staff and client’s safety has taken the decision to close all UDC attractions, entities and offices at 12 noon Tuesday, July 2 through to Wednesday, July 3, 2024. These include The World-Famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park Ocho Rios Bay Beach, Green Grotto Caves and Attractions, Turtle River Park in...
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EducationHurricane BerylYouth

Ministry of Education and Youth Issues Guidance in Preparation for Hurricane Beryl

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MoEY) is closely monitoring Hurricane Beryl as it approaches the Caribbean. Following the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) issuance of a Hurricane Watch for Jamaica, conditions indicative of a hurricane are possible within the next 48 hours. Hurricane Beryl, now in the eastern Caribbean, is anticipated to impact Jamaica on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. With...
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Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane BerylPress Release

NEPA Advises on Actions to Minimize Environmental Fallout from Hurricane Beryl

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is advising the public to incorporate measures that can minimize any environmental fallout from Hurricane Beryl. The system is expected to impact Jamaica and its territorial waters by Wednesday, July 3, 2024. According to NEPA, entities that store hazardous waste are being urged to have containment systems in place to properly secure their...
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AgricultureHurricane Beryl

Hurricane Preparedness Tips for Farmers

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), the Hurricane Beryl continues to strengthen as it moves westerly into the Caribbean. The Rural Agricultural Development Authority is issuing the following hurricane preparedness tips for farmers: Crops and Fruit Trees o Reap mature crops where possible o Clear drains o Remove irrigation lines and equipment and store in areas secure...
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Senior Plant Health and Food Safety Officer with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Francine Webb.
AgricultureHurricane Beryl

RADA Urges Farmers to Prepare for Active Hurricane Season

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging farmers islandwide to finalise their preparations, in light of early activity in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season. With the threat of Hurricane Beryl approaching Jamaica during this week, the Authority is advising that disaster preparedness strategies which have not yet been employed, should be implemented now. Senior RADA Plant Health and Food...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1).
EnergyHurricane BerylTransport

Plans in Place for Telecommunications, Transportation and Energy Services

As Jamaica prepares for the impact of Hurricane Beryl, Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is assuring that measures are in place to ensure that members of the public can access critical services. He said telecommunications companies, Flow and Digicel, have assured that their emergency plans are in order. “I’m also in touch with Starlink that...
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Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, speaking during a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston on Monday (July 1).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentHurricane BerylWorks / Construction

Work Done to Shore-Up Infrastructure Ahead of Hurricane Season

The National Works Agency (NWA) and its stakeholder partners have been engaged in preparing and strengthening Jamaica’s critical infrastructure for emergency events, well ahead of the hurricane season. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, said the focus has been on the inspection and protection of roads, bridges...
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