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Manager for Customer Relations Management, Shara Luke Cooper, and Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, both of the National Housing Trust (NHT), participate in a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on November 25.
Manager for Customer Relations Management, Shara Luke Cooper, and Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, both of the National Housing Trust (NHT), participate in a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on November 25.

NHT Offering Support to Mortgagors Impacted by Hurricane

National Housing Trust (NHT) contributors and mortgagors who remain unsure of how to begin their recovery journey after Hurricane Melissa are being encouraged to connect with the Trust for support. Manager for Customer Relations Management at the NHT, Shara Luke...
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks (second left) addresses a press briefing , at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Sunday (November 9). Looking on (from left) are European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Her Excellency, Hadja Lahbib; European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (right). The press briefing followed a meeting regarding humanitarian support for Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Efficiency, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Ambassador Audrey Marks (second left) addresses a press briefing , at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on Sunday (November 9). Looking on (from left) are European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Her Excellency, Hadja Lahbib; European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Ambassador Sheila Sealy Monteith (right). The press briefing followed a meeting regarding humanitarian support for Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

EU Provides Assistance Package to Jamaica Post Hurricane Melissa
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on November 4 in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on November 4 in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

ODPEM Reassigned to Office of the Prime Minister
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, speaks at a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Kingston on October 30.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, speaks at a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in Kingston on October 30.

Government Warns About Fake Hurricane Donation Websites
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House on Saturday (Oct. 25).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing a press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House on Saturday (Oct. 25).

Businesses Urged to Assist Jamaicans Making Last-Minute Purchases

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Mandatory Evacuation Order for Specified Vulnerable Communities

The Government of Jamaica is advising the public that, acting on the advice of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and in keeping with powers under section 26(2)(c) of the Disaster Risk Management Act, Prime Minister Holness has issued the Disaster Risk Management (Hurricane Melissa) Evacuation Order, 2025. This Order takes effect immediately and requires all persons...
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Prime Minister Calls for National Solidarity Ahead of Tropical Storm’s Intensification

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging national solidarity as Jamaica prepares for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, which is forecast to strengthen into a Category Four hurricane. Addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on Saturday (October 25), Dr. Holness indicated that he was scheduled to meet with Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Mark Golding,...
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Prime Minister briefs Opposition Leader on National Readiness for Tropical Storm Melissa

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness today led a high-level Government delegation to brief the Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Mark Golding, on national preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa and the measures in place to protect lives, critical infrastructure, and ensure the continuity of essential services. Attendees from the Government were: Dr. The Most Honourable, Andrew Holness, Prime...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), joins hands in prayer with (from left) Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda; Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr.; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (October 24). The prayer was led by former chair of the Jamaica Umbrella Groups of Churches (JUGC), Dr. Elaine McCarthy.
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Gov’t Preparing Humanitarian and Recovery Strategy

The Government is preparing a comprehensive humanitarian and recovery strategy to be implemented after the expected impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (October 24). He said that persons will be required to present proper identification to...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (October 24).
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PM Urges Jamaicans To Take Weather Threat Seriously

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to take the impending weather threat seriously. Jamaica is under a tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Melissa moves slowly across the Caribbean Sea. “You have nothing to lose even if it doesn't come. If it doesn't come and you're prepared, fine, you have lost...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), interacts with Chairman, Pan Jamaica Group, Stephen Facey (right), and guest speaker for the 2025 Maurice Facey Lecture, Brent Toderian, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (October 8).
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PHOTOS: Maurice Facey Lecture Speaker Pays Courtesy Call at Office of the Prime Minister

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), interacts with Chairman, Pan Jamaica Group, Stephen Facey (right), and guest speaker for the 2025 Maurice Facey Lecture, Brent Toderian, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (October 8).
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