More Rains for Jamaica this weekend
Jamaicans should look out for more rains this weekend. The Meteorological Service has issued a Severe Weather Alert until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, …
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Citizen Proactivity Urged to Minimise the Impact of Natural Disasters
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, is urging citizens to take proactive steps to prepare for and mitigate the impact of natural disasters, including …
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TS Laura causes flooding, landslides and blocked roads in several parishes
The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that the passage of Tropical Storm Laura overnight have impacted roadways and road infrastructure in several parishes across …
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Laura now forecast to become a major hurricane over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday
The Meteorological Service has: Discontinued the Flash Flood Warning for St. Catherine, Clarendon, Manchester, St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James and Trelawny. Effective 5:00 a.m. …
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Laura continues to move just offshore the southern coast of Cuba…Flash Flood Warning in effect for all parishes
The Meteorological Service has: Continued the Flash Flood Warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James, Trelawny, St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland, …
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Hurricane and Storm Surge Warnings Issued for Portions of the Northern Gulf Coast
At 4:00 a.m., the center of Tropical Storm Marco was located near latitude 23.7 degrees North, longitude 87.0 degrees West. Marco is moving toward the …
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Laura to Pass North of Jamaica Today…Flash Flood Watch Now in Effect
The Meteorological Service has issued: • A Flash Flood Watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of all parishes. • Effective until 8:00 p.m. on Monday. …
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Government Purchases New Weather Radar
A new weather radar valued at approximately US$3 million has been purchased by the Government for the Meteorological Station at Coopers Hill, St. Andrew. This …
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PM Urges Hurricane Preparedness
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 …
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DART Heads to The Bahamas
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 …
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Disaster Response Team Primed and Ready to Assist Bahamas – PM Holness
Jamaica has mobilised the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to be dispatched to assist the hurricane-ravaged, neighbouring islands of the Bahamas. Prime Minister Andrew Holness …
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Minister says Empowering the Most Vulnerable to Cope with Climate Change is Critical
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon Daryl Vaz, says there is still much to do in empowering the …
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ODPEM Head Emphasises Importance of Disaster Preparedness
Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, says significant emphasis must be placed on earthquake preparedness, in order …
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Canada Supports Climate Resilience Efforts in the Caribbean
Development Officer, Public Affairs, at the Canadian High Commission, Nadene Newsome, says Canada is committed to supporting the Caribbean’s climate resilience efforts. Representing High Commissioner …
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Updated Water Master Plan To Make Provision For Climate Change
As Jamaicans continue to witness the adverse effects of climate change, the Water Resources Authority (WRA) has assured that the updated National Water Plan will …
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Met Service Says Jamaicans Must Remain Prepared
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica is encouraging Jamaicans to remain prepared for hurricanes, amid the updated outlook for the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season by the …
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Disaster and Evaluation Plan Being Prepared for St. James
The St. James Municipal Corporation is preparing a parish disaster and evaluation plan. “We have already completed the document, so our next step will be …
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Farmers Encouraged to Learn More About the Effects of Climate Change on Agriculture
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is encouraging farmers to learn more about the effects of climate change on agriculture, as they …
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Gov’t Taking Action to Mitigate Climate Change Impacts
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, says the Government is taking steps to reduce and manage the effects of …
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Jamaica Gets US$613,000 Grant from Green Climate Fund
Jamaica’s climate change mitigation efforts have been boosted bya US$613,000 provision from the Green Climate Fund(GCF) Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Readiness …
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