Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is commending the work of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) as the country prepares for the passage of Hurricane Matthew. He noted that the entity’s role in disaster planning, management and response is integral in reducing the impact of the system on the country. “The focus after the hurricane...

Parliament is to be postponed this Tuesday, October 4 for a later date that will be announced. According to Minister Derrick Smith, Leader of Government Business, Members of Parliament are being asked to be in their constituencies to manage the emergency coordination on the ground and to be on standby to be called for Parliament as needed.

The Office of the Prime Minister is advising that the International Monetary Fund/Government of Jamaica Press Conference scheduled for today, (October 3) has been postponed until further notice.

Advertisers, marketers and public relations practitioners are being reminded to follow the guidelines and rules governing the appropriate use of the country’s national symbols and emblems. Chief of State Protocol at the Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Elinor Felix, said the symbols and emblems signify the national goals, values and history and it is important that they are held...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging citizens to take all necessary precautions in preparation for Hurricane Matthew, which could impact the island as early as Sunday (October 2). Addressing an emergency meeting with heads of agencies at the Office of the Prime Minister, yesterday (September 29), Mr. Holness said the Government is now on high alert as...

An emergency meeting will be held at the Office of the Prime Minister this evening to discuss measures to prepare for the possible threat of Hurricane Matthew. All Members of Parliament and emergency personnel including senior officers of ODPEM, MET Office, JDF and JCF are expected to participate in the meeting, which will commence at 6:00pm.