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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.

Gov’t Secures Emergency Supplies and Begins Distribution Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has secured a comprehensive range of emergency and care items and established lines of credit in 11 parishes to enable the swift replenishment of essential goods, where necessary, to further strengthen Jamaica’s readiness...
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.
Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Persons Reminded to Keep Adequate Supply of Prescribed Medication
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis.

Preparations Intensify in St. Ann for Tropical Storm
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre); Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left); and Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, engage in discussion while standing in the Sandy Gully, where desilting activities were under way. The officials visited the site on Wednesday (October 22) to observe the ongoing flood mitigation works being spearheaded by the NWA in preparation for the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, expected to affect Jamaica within 48 hours.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre); Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Western, Hon. Anthony Hylton (left); and Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw, engage in discussion while standing in the Sandy Gully, where desilting activities were under way. The officials visited the site on Wednesday (October 22) to observe the ongoing flood mitigation works being spearheaded by the NWA in preparation for the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, expected to affect Jamaica within 48 hours.

NWA Undertakes Emergency Desilting of Sandy Gully Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, addressing Wednesday
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NWA Assessing Vulnerable Communities

The National Works Agency (NWA) has been assessing several vulnerable areas across the island in preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa. Addressing a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (October 22), Minister Morgan said that among the areas evaluated are McGregor Gully in the Corporate Area. “We visited McGregor Gully along with the Office of...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.
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NSWMA Intensifies Garbage Collection to Clear Backlogs Across Communities

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has intensified garbage collection efforts to address backlogs affecting several communities islandwide. “The Solid Waste Authority, over the last week and a half, has been working extensively, especially over the last couple of days. We have been doing extra hours in some...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
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Emergency Measures in Place as St. James Prepares for Tropical Storm Melissa

The St. James Municipal Corporation has activated its emergency response protocols to safeguard residents as the parish prepares for the potential impact of adverse weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Melissa. Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, told JIS News that routine preparedness measures have been completed and all key agencies, including the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Jamaica Defence...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (October 22).
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Labour and Social Security Ministry Activates Disaster Protocols Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has fully activated its disaster readiness protocols, including the preparation and strategic pre-positioning of relief supplies, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Melissa, which is expected to begin impacting Jamaica on Thursday. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the announcement during a special press briefing on preparations for the storm, at the Office...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (centre), converses with Indigent Housing Programme beneficiary, Ronald Reddie (right), while son Omar Reddie looks on.
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Indigent Housing Unit Handed Over to St. Mary Resident

A brand new, fully furnished home was officially handed over to St. Mary resident, Ronald Reddie, marking the fifth unit completed in the parish under the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development’s Indigent Housing Programme. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, presented the keys to Mr. Reddie, affectionately called “Psychie”, during a handover ceremony held on Thursday, October 16, at...
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Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addresses a special press briefing on preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston today (October 22).
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ODPEM on Full Alert

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says all systems and personnel are fully activated as Tropical Storm Melissa nears the island. He said that the agency has been monitoring the system since last Thursday, (October 16). “To date, we have carried out a number of activities in terms of our general preparation....
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Acting Parish Disaster Coordinator at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Rasha Lloyd.
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EOC In St. Elizabeth Fully Operational

The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in St. Elizabeth is fully operational and prepared to respond to Tropical Storm Melissa, which could pose a threat to Jamaica within the next 48 hours. Following an emergency disaster meeting on Tuesday, October 21, Acting Parish Disaster Coordinator at the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation, Rasha Lloyd, told JIS News that all supporting agencies have...
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