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CARICOM's Special Representative on Haiti's Reconstruction, former Jamaica Prime Minister, the Most Hon P. J. Patterson, will be the guest lecturer at the 12th Annual Eric Williams Memorial Collection Lecture Series, Friday (October 15) at Florida International University (FIU), Miami. The lecture series is titled "The Renaissance of Haiti: A Template for Caribbean Integration". Mr. Patterson will speak on Haiti's...

As the island continues to experience periodic outbreak of showers, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public to exercise caution to avoid the risk of lightning strikes associated with the thunderstorms that have accompanied Tropical Storm Nicole. Lightning Safety tips:Stay indoors, and do not venture outside, unless it is absolutely necessary.Turn off electric breakers...

The Ministry of Health is requesting that all pregnant women in inaccessible areas and who are within two weeks of their delivery date contact the MOH National Emergency Operations Centre immediately. This is in order to ensure that these pregnant women are able to access health care and deliver safely. Persons may call 504-0187 or 504-0134 or email mohneocja@yahoo.com

Kingston Wharves Limited wishes to advise its customers and the public that its administrative offices have resumed normal, full service operations. Kingston Wharves Limited apologises for any inconvenience caused by the disruption of services yesterday due to the flooding of the access roads. They thank customers for their kind understanding and look forward to being of continued service. The preceding...

The worsening weather conditions have slowed the Jamaica Public Service Company's restoration efforts, as its technical crews are finding it difficult to work in the heavy winds and rain now affecting the island. JPS estimates that approximately 30% or 170,000 of its customers across the island are currently without power, as a result of the impact of the weather on...

Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding says it is too soon to determine the cost of the damage to the island's infrastructure caused by the severe rains, and its impact on the budget. However, he said that whatever adjustments are needed, would have to be explored, as necessary. Prime Minister, the Hon. Bruce Golding (centre) addresses a press conference, which...

The Meteorological Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for low-lying and flood prone areas of all parishes until 5:00 p.m. today September 30. A FLASH FLOOD WARNING means flooding has been reported or will occur shortly. Motorists and pedestrians should not attempt to cross flooded roadways or other low-lying areas as strong currents are likely. Residents in low-lying areas...

Heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Nicole have impacted several areas in Clarendon, resulting in flooding and land slippages. Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Parish Co-ordinator for Clarendon, Charmaine Williams, told JIS News that while there are no casualties, some 30 families, inclusive of children, have been flooded out of their homes. She noted that there has...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has been advised that the Kingston and St Andrew Emergency Operations Centre has been activated. Persons may call 967-3329 The St. Catherine Emergency Operations Centre has also been activated: Persons may call 984-3111-4 and 907-0296, 907-1795 and 749-2097 Read More

Parish Disaster Co-ordinator, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Westmoreland, Vilma Tate, is reporting that two emergency shelters have been opened in Savanna-la-Mar to accommodate persons affected by the heavy rains. The shelters are located at Godfrey Stewart High and the Savanna-la-Mar Primary schools. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Ms. Tate informed that five persons...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has activated several of its emergency shelters in Kingston and St. Catherine as the torrential rains associated with Tropical Storm Nicole continue to lash the island. Senior Director for Mitigation, Planning and Research, Michelle Edwards, told JIS News that in Kingston, shelters have been opened at the Langston Terrace Community Centre;...

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is reporting that there is limited access to the town of Lucea as a result of flooding from persistent rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Nicole. Parish Disaster Coordinator for Hanover, Olga Faye Headley, told JIS News that the Riley River and the Venture Gutter drain have overflowed, with water and debris...