The Government will shortly be naming a Committee to review the country’s disaster preparedness mechanism. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure while addressing the Jamaica Government Pensioners Association’s 57th Annual General Meeting, on Wednesday (July 17), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Mr. Holness explained that the review is intended to improve the national...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced an initiative aimed at providing potable water to communities without electricity in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 16), Prime Minister Holness said he has instructed the National Water Commission (NWC) to rent every available and appropriate generator to give support to communities where...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has informed that the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) will be boosting its pool of workers, including getting overseas assistance, to restore electricity in sections of the island. “The JPS has reported that it has supplemented its resource pool with former employees as well as engaging local contractors from the bauxite industry assigned...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has highlighted the need for Negril to have its own local authority, which will enable the town to better manage its affairs. The Prime Minister, who was speaking to members of the Negril business community and other stakeholders on July 12, said the resort town has outgrown its current governance structure, posing challenges...

The Government will be undertaking a national clean-up initiative under the Relief Emergency Assistance and Community Help (REACH) Programme. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9). The REACH Programme aims to provide immediate assistance to Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Major elements of the programme...

The Government is in the process of finalising a structure to coordinate recovery and reconstruction efforts, following the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the island. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9). Mr. Holness said he convened a multi-agency meeting to coordinate the management of...

The Government will be bringing legislation to Parliament to protect against vandalism and theft of critical telecommunications infrastructure. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 9). He said that there are persons “who have made it their business to go and steal fuel from the generators...