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Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Andrew Michael Holness, ON, PC, MP

Independence Day Message from Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness

Fellow Jamaicans, It is fortuitous that we are celebrating our independence at the same time that our athletes are in Rio, all set to bring glory again to this small nation, an athletic superpower. Our athletic prowess is one indication...
Minister without Portfolio, in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), greets Head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean in Jamaica, Vincent Sweeney, following a ceremony at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Thursday, August 5, for the presentation of the office keys. The Office is housed at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) building in downtown Kingston.
Minister without Portfolio, in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), greets Head of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean in Jamaica, Vincent Sweeney, following a ceremony at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Thursday, August 5, for the presentation of the office keys. The Office is housed at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) building in downtown Kingston.

Gov’t Welcomes UNEP Caribbean Sub-Regional Office in Jamaica
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

PM Holness Pays Tribute to Visionary, Richard Forbes
Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis (right) addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 1). Others (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Director of the Meteorological Services Division, Evan Thompson.
Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis (right) addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 1). Others (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid; Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie; and Director of the Meteorological Services Division, Evan Thompson.

Jamaicans More Responsive to Disaster Warnings
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.

Gov’t Looks to Improve Business Processes Within Growth Ministry

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Office of the Prime Minister

Unity Key in Moving Growth Agenda Forward

Minister without Portfolio in the Economic Growth and Job Creation Ministry, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says unity and collaboration among the more than 60 portfolio areas covered by the Ministry is critical in moving the growth agenda forward. “Let us move forward from today having open honest discourse, towards one objective, which is moving Jamaica from poverty to prosperity,” Mr. Vaz...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addressing a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston on August 3. Looking on is Director of the Meteorological Service Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Evan Thompson.
EnvironmentLocal GovernmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Gov’t Closes Emergency Centres

The Government has deactivated the National and Parish Emergency Operation Centres and closed all shelters that were opened in light of the inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Earl. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston today (August 3). “Based...
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Tropical Storm Earl, which has formed over the Western Caribbean, is moving towards the west at near 35km/h (22mph) .
EnvironmentOffice of the Prime Minister

ODPEM Urges Caution as Island Experiences Tropical Storm Earl

Members of the public are being urged to exercise caution, as the island is now experiencing the effects of Tropical Storm Earl. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Senior Director of Preparedness at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Horace Glaze, explained that wind conditions have increased slightly, resulting in the upgrade from a tropical wave...
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Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management
Office of the Prime Minister

UPDATE: Tropical Storm Warning Remains in Effect for Jamaica

Press Release #4: The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) wishes to advise that a TROPICAL STORM WARNING remains in effect for Jamaica. As Tropical Storm Earl forms to the southwest of the island, the ODPEM advises persons to remain vigilant as tropical storm conditions, including possible sustained wind speeds of 63-118 km/h (39-73 mph) are to be...
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Head of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson.
Office of the Prime Minister

Tropical Storm Warning Remains in Effect for Jamaica

PRESS RELEASE #3: The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management is advising that a TROPICAL STORM WARNING remains in effect for the island. This means that tropical storm conditions, including possible sustained wind speeds of 63-118 km/h (39-73 mph) are still expected. The Meteorological Service has advised that outbreaks of heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to continue...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), and Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, listen as Director of the Meteorological Service Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Evan Thompson, addresses journalists, during Monday’s (August 1) media briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
EnvironmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Jamaica on Tropical Storm Warning

The National Meteorological Service has upgraded Jamaica’s Tropical Storm Watch classification to a Warning. This was disclosed by Director of the Meteorological Service Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Evan Thompson, during a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), today (August 1). Mr. Thompson said based on developments with the severe weather...
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