MONTEGO BAY, July 6 (JIS): Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is expressing confidence in Jamaica’s disaster preparedness and response systems following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. He said that although the Government is awaiting a comprehensive post-hurricane analysis, the initial assessment suggests that the nation's readiness measures have paid off. “My sense is that generally our systems worked,...

KINGSTON, July 6 (JIS): Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is assuring residents of Southern Clarendon, who were hard hit by Hurricane Beryl, that the Government will provide assistance in ensuring their full recovery. Speaking during a visit to the Rocky Point Community Centre on Saturday (July 6), which is being used as a shelter for displaced residents, the...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is looking to quickly complete assessments of damage sustained across Jamaica from Hurricane Beryl’s passage in order to effect the requisite responses. “We are now in the disaster response phase, and this is the first phase, which is the assessment. We want to wrap up the assessments quickly and then...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has thanked public health personnel in St. Elizabeth for their selfless devotion in caring for the sick during the passage of Hurricane Beryl on Wednesday (July 3). He expressed these sentiments during a visit to the Black River Hospital on Thursday (July 4), where he met with the institution’s staff as well as...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says most Jamaicans acted responsibly during the passage of Hurricane Beryl and took preemptive measures to protect themselves and their property. He made the remarks during an interview with BBC News on Thursday (July 4) while providing an update on the effects of the category four hurricane which impacted Jamaica on July 3....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared Jamaica a disaster area for the next seven days as Hurricane Beryl approaches the island. He made the announcement during a national broadcast on Tuesday evening (July 2). “After careful review of the trajectory of the storm, the likely strength and impact, the potential threats emanating, and having been notified in...

As Hurricane Beryl approaches Jamaica, persons living in low-lying and flood prone areas are being urged to assess their situation and make the decision to relocate as early as possible. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the call during a press conference at Jamaica House on Monday (July 1). “I quite understand that people don’t want to leave...