The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) wishes to advise the public that the Island is now under a Flash Flood Watch. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH means that flash flooding is possible, and residents are advised to take precautionary measures, keep informed by listening to further releases from the Meteorological Service and be ready for quick action if...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) in light of the recently instituted State of Emergency for St James, has implemented new closure times for Harmony Beach Park. Patrons are advised that the entire facility will close at 7:00pm each night until the end of the curfew. Harmony Beach Park will revert to its regular operational hours as follows after the curfew...

On November 3, 2023, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) issued the first ever Jamaican Dollar (J$) linked international bond in the amount of J$46.6 billion, equivalent to USD 300 million. The issuance, which was oversubscribed 1.4 times, consists of Senior Unsecured Notes due 2030 which are registered with the Securities Exchange Commission in the United States. The operation represents the...

Following the earthquake that affected sections of the island on Monday, October 30, 2023, the Ministry of Health & Wellness advises the public that persons may experience stress, anxiety, and depression as common reactions to any disaster. Persons may display these signs following a traumatic experience: • Difficulty breathing • Chest and muscle pains • Feeling faint, dazed or lightheaded...

Financial Investigation Division The Financial Investigations Division (“FID”), is using the proceeds of assets confiscated under Jamaica’s proceeds of crime legislation to fund the extraordinary expenses it incurs in the SSL fraud investigation. These funds do not constitute tax revenue. These funds arise from the FID’s work in identifying, restraining, forfeiting and monetising the proceeds of crime. That is, these...

Attention: Parents of Jamaica The National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) will be hosting a National General PTA Meeting on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7:00PM. Among the topics to be discussed are: • Schools Safety & Security • Teacher Retention • Nutrition • Transportation Zoom Log in details: Meeting ID: 810 9741 2852 Passcode: 589350 Looking forward to your...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising that a section of the Negril main road, in Westmoreland, will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic on Sunday, August 20, 2023. The roadway will be closed in the vicinity of Hammond’s Bakery, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Community Relations Officer at the NWA’s Western Region, Janel Ricketts, explains...