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...

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...

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...

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...

As Hurricane Beryl approaches Jamaica, persons living in low-lying and flood prone areas are being urged to assess their situation and make the decision to relocate as early as possible. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the call during a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1). “I quite understand that people don’t want to leave...

With Jamaica under a Hurricane Watch, the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fisherfolk to cease operations and for those on the cays to return to mainland. A Hurricane Watch means the country could start experiencing rapidly deteriorating weather conditions within the next 48 hours. At the time of the announcement on Monday (July 1) morning, Hurricane Beryl was a...

The Government is contemplating the implementation of Orders under the Disaster Risk Management Act (DRMA). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a press briefing at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1) to update the nation on the country’s preparedness for Hurricane Beryl. “This would give the Government the necessary executive powers to be able to...