As the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season approaches, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to heighten their level of preparedness and take proactive steps to safeguard lives and property. “Preparedness is shared responsibility. Government has its role. But readiness begins in households, communities, farms, schools, clinics, police stations and fire stations. “It also begins in the...

The Government will soon announce the members of the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC). The Committee will oversee the work of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), which has been mandated to coordinate post disaster reconstruction and drive long term resilience building efforts. In March, it was announced that JAMRROC will be chaired by Senior Fellow at...

As the country prepares for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is strengthening the country’s disaster risk financing framework to bolster recovery efforts and respond to the needs of citizens. Addressing the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, he said that these instruments, which include catastrophe bonds, have enhanced Jamaica’s...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), effective June 1. NaRRA will serve as the central coordinating authority for post-hurricane reconstruction, with a mandate to eliminate bureaucracy, reduce fragmentation, and prevent project delays. The announcement was made by Prime...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government sees film as part of the next frontier of economic growth for the country. He said that the island has the talent, stories, locations and cultural influence needed to build a serious and globally competitive film industry. “When films are produced locally, the benefits of it is spread across...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has called on members of the police force to uphold professionalism, discipline and respect for human life in every operation and interaction with the public. “The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is about serving, preserving and protecting life,” he said. Dr. Holness was delivering the keynote address at the 91st Cohort Graduation Exercise...

Over the next three days, representatives of Jamaica’s national disaster response and coordination mechanism, together with external partners, will convene for the National After Action Review (AAR) of the Hurricane Melissa Response, 2025. The AAR will assess key strengths, highlight best practices, identify operational challenges and gaps, and generate actionable recommendations to strengthen alignment with national protocols and enhance overall...