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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).

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,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a briefing with agencies responsible for disaster preparedness, and members of the Cabinet, regarding the state-of readiness for the passage of Hurricane Beryl at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1).

PM Urges Jamaicans to be in a State-of-Readiness for Hurricane’s Passage

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).

Jamaica Prepared to Respond to Hurricane Beryl – Minister Mckenzie

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.

Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining Mobilizes Hurricane Response Team for Farmers as Hurricane Beryl Approaches

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.

NWC to Adjust Regulated Water Schedules

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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...

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...

Executive Director, National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), Audley Gordon (second left), speaks with Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis (centre), during the relaunch of Operation SWEEP at WPM Limited

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St. James Gets 11 New Garbage Units

The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has significantly expanded its waste management capabilities in St. James, with the commissioning of 11 new units. The ceremony was held at WPM Waste Management Limited's office at Freeport in Montego Bay, St. James, on June 27, during the relaunch of the 24-hour 'Operation SWEEP', aimed at enhancing and enforcing proper waste management...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (left), addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) recent monthly sitting. The meeting was held at the Corporation’s Chambers in downtown Kingston. Beside Councillor Swaby is former Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) President, Mike Fennell, who was a guest at the sitting.

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KSAMC Commences Hurricane Season Preparedness

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has commenced preparedness activities for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. “As the entity responsible for disaster management in the municipality, the KSAMC has begun its preparation,” Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, says. Speaking during KSAMC’s recent monthly meeting at the Corporation’s Chambers in...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (sixth left), is joined by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (sixth right), in cutting the ribbon to officially hand over 50 new trucks to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), at National Heroes Park in Kingston on Tuesday (June 25). Executive Director of the NSWMA, Audley Gordon (second left), and the entity’s new Chairman, Owen Ellington (fifth left) are among those sharing the occasion.

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NSWMA Gets 50 New Trucks

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially handed over 50 new trucks to the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) on Tuesday (June 25). The acquisition of the vehicles, valued approximately $1.3 billion, forms part of the Government’s efforts to bolster the agency’s capacity to improve garbage collection islandwide. The units include compactor, crane, tipper, and scout trucks. Fourteen...

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KSAMC Hosts All Hazards Expo June 21

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) is inviting residents to attend the All Hazards Expo and Emergency Cook-off, scheduled for Friday, June 21 at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The event seeks to provide a platform for residents to engage with various agencies responsible for managing hazards. It also aims to...

Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford, shares details of the inaugural World Fire Congress, during a recent interview with JIS News.

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JFB Participates in Inaugural World Fire Congress

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) was among several fire departments to participate in the inaugural World Fire Congress (WFC), held recently in Washington DC. The WFC was hosted by the United States Fire Administration. It brought together several fire chiefs from across the world to discuss and seek solutions to common global challenges. Some 56 countries, 60 territories and more...