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Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service Think tank.
Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service Think tank.

Jamaicans Urged to Build Back Better to Strengthen Earthquake Resilience

As Jamaica continues recovery efforts following the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is urging Jamaicans to rebuild in a way that strengthens the country’s resilience to earthquakes. Speaking during a recent Jamaica...
Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks (right), receives the prestigious 2026 Golden Heart Award from Tree of Life Foundation Founder and President, Amanda Schumacher, during the organisation’s awards ceremony, held on January 11 at the renowned Breakers Palm Beach Resort in Florida.
Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador the Hon. Audrey Marks (right), receives the prestigious 2026 Golden Heart Award from Tree of Life Foundation Founder and President, Amanda Schumacher, during the organisation’s awards ceremony, held on January 11 at the renowned Breakers Palm Beach Resort in Florida.

PHOTOS: Minister Audrey Marks Receives 2026 Golden Heart Award
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the post-Cabinet press briefing held January 14 at Jamaica House.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, addresses the post-Cabinet press briefing held January 14 at Jamaica House.

Jamaicans Warned Not to Overshare Personal Information Online
Scientific Officer, Earthquake Unit (EQU), Karleen Black, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank focused on Earthquake Awareness.
Scientific Officer, Earthquake Unit (EQU), Karleen Black, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank focused on Earthquake Awareness.

Jamaicans Urged to Keep Emergency Kits Ready Year-Round
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), in a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Office of the Cabinet, and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), on January 8, at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (fourth left), in a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Office of the Cabinet, and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), on January 8, at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Government Allocates $10 Billion for Reconstruction Grants

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Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, outlines activities for Earthquake Awareness Week, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (January 6).
Local GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

ODPEM to Observe Earthquake Awareness Week, January 11-17

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will observe Earthquake Awareness Week from January 11 to 17, under the theme ‘Resilient Jamaica: We Weather the Storm and Brace for the Shake’. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday (January 6), ODPEM Director General, Commander Alvin Gayle, noted that the theme reflects Jamaica’s recent experience...
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Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.
Finance & Public ServiceHurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime MinisterSocial Security

Gov’t to Transition Hurricane Melissa Relief to Voucher System by Early New Year

The Government is moving to transition its post-Hurricane Melissa relief efforts from physical distribution to a voucher system by early in the New Year. Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade, disclosed this during Wednesday’s (December 10) sitting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee of Parliament. He explained that, following the passage...
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Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade.
Hurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime Minister

Work in Progress on Details of NaRRA

Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ambassador Dr. Rocky Meade, says details of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA) are still being worked on. Dr. Meade made the disclosure on Wednesday (December 10), during a sitting of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC) of Parliament. “The idea is to have a body with special...
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Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.
HousingHurricane Relief & RecoveryOffice of the Prime Minister

NHT Introduces More Flexible Verification Measures for Hurricane Melissa Relief

The National Housing Trust (NHT) has expanded the range of documents it will accept to verify identity and property ownership for persons seeking assistance under its Hurricane Melissa relief initiatives. Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, noted that, in addition to traditional proof, the NHT will now accept property tax records, land diagrams, and notarised...
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Office of the Prime MinisterPress Release

Update on Outbound Mail Deliveries and Current Service Limitations

Jamaica Post wishes to reassure the public that outbound mail services remain active. However, like many postal administrations globally, we continue to experience temporary restrictions affecting some destinations due to flight shortages, airline capacity constraints, and international policy changes. We also take note of the recent Gleaner article and welcome the opportunity to provide additional clarity. We understand the impact...
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