The Government of Jamaica has completed a comprehensive national drainage plan to improve the drainage system which will put an end to the flooding in the Corporate Area as well as several flood-prone towns such as May Pen, Santa Cruz and Port Maria. “When we are done, the entire Jamaica will be fully developed. Indeed, improving our road infrastructure is...

With the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season now in its most active period, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaicans to remain alert and ensure that they are prepared for any eventuality. “This means stocking up on the supplies that you will need in the event of a storm… your candles, batteries, canned food, water supply and...

A contingent of 120 Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldiers departed the island this afternoon (Sept. 7) to provide recovery and humanitarian support to the Bahamas following the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian. They were accompanied by 11 members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, which provided airlift support. At least 43 persons in the Bahamas have died and homes and...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says ongoing States of Public Emergency (SOEs) implemented in several parishes across the island have been effective and are achieving success. “Within the spaces that we have the SOE and even outside of those spaces we have been able to interdict, bring before the courts, prosecute and have successful convictions,” he said. The...

Jamaica is providing disaster relief and humanitarian assistance for The Bahamas, which was hit by Hurricane Dorian. An advanced mission was sent to The Bahamas this morning that will assist in carrying out more rescues and assisting with recovery efforts over a one-month period. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement during a press conference at...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced a State of Public Emergency (SOE) in the parishes of Clarendon and St. Catherine. Speaking at a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (September 5), the Prime Minister said the SOE will remain in force, unless revoked, for a period of 14 days or for longer periods not exceeding three...

The first contingent of the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) has been dispatched to the Bahamas following the passage of hurricane Dorian. The Government of Jamaica will provide support to the Government of the Bahamas by way of the deployment of the Jamaica Defence Force soldiers from DART. The first group left the island today (September 5). Speaking at a...