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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).
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).

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...
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (July 1) to update the nation on the country’s preparedness for Hurricane Beryl.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (July 1) to update the nation on the country’s preparedness for Hurricane Beryl.

Persons in Low-Lying Areas Urged to Evacuate as Hurricane Beryl Approaches
Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance Licensing and Statistics Division, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.
Principal Director, Fisheries Compliance Licensing and Statistics Division, National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Zahra Oliphant.

Fishers to Cease Operations Due to Impending Passage of Hurricane Beryl
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov`t Contemplates Implementing DRMA Orders
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness.

Government Contemplates Implementing DRMA Orders

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Principal Director, Meteorological Service Branch, Evan Thompson, gives an update on Hurricane Beryl 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).
Hurricane Beryl

Jamaica Remains on Hurricane Watch

Jamaica remains on hurricane watch as Tropical Cyclone ‘Beryl’ has now entered the eastern Caribbean. This means that hurricane conditions are possible for the island within the next 48 hours. Principal Director, Meteorological Service Branch, Evan Thompson, said Hurricane Beryl, which is a category 4 system, will continue to move towards the west-northwest as it courses through the Caribbean. “That...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) at the Ministry’s offices on Hagley Park Road in Kingston on Monday (July 1).
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Jamaica Prepared to Respond to Hurricane Beryl – Minister Mckenzie

Jamaica is the best prepared it has ever been to respond to a natural disaster, says Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. Addressing a meeting of the National Disaster Risk Management Council (NDRMC) at the Ministry’s offices on Hagley Park Road in Kingston on Monday (July 1), Mr. McKenzie said the Government’s investment in strengthening Jamaica’s disaster...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre) and Permanent Secretary, Dermon Spence (left), listen attentively as Chief Executive Officer for the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Dr. Gavin Bellamy, outlines the NFA’s strategies to ensure the safety of fishers and the protection of fisheries-related infrastructure in light of the impending storm. Dr. Bellamy shared the strategies during a strategic meeting held on Monday, July 1 at the Ministry’s Old Hope Road offices in Kingston.
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Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining Mobilizes Hurricane Response Team for Farmers as Hurricane Beryl Approaches

As Hurricane Beryl threatens the island, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining is taking proactive measures to support our farmers, fishers, and mining stakeholders in safeguarding these vital sectors. The Ministry has fully mobilized a hurricane response team dedicated to preparing for and mitigating the impacts of the impending storm. The Ministry has dispatched a team of extension officers...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses Monday’s (July 1) National Disaster Risk Management Council meeting at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development in Kingston.
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NWC to Adjust Regulated Water Schedules

The National Water Commission (NWC) will be adjusting regulated water schedules to facilitate storage in preparation for the passage of Hurricane Beryl. “[We will have to] change water supply schedules to make sure that Jamaicans all have a chance to fill their tanks and [other] storage [containers] in the [event] that the storm does come and does affect us, particularly...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaking during a press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Sunday (June 30).
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Jamaicans Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Beryl

Jamaicans are being urged to begin the necessary preparations for Hurricane Beryl, which is expected to commence impacting the island on Wednesday (July 3). Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, made the call during a press briefing at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston on Sunday (June 30). Hurricane...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Friday’s (June 28) launch of the 2024 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) at William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny.
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More Than 10,000 Persons Being Recruited for This Year’s Youth Summer Employment Programme

Over 10,000 young people will be gainfully employed under the 2024 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP), which was officially launched by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny on Friday (June 28). The young men and women, aged 17-29, being enrolled this year will be paid $60,000 over their four weeks of...
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