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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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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MET Service Launches Weather Quiz Competition
The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service), on Friday (May 31), launched the 2019 renewal of its Weather, Climate and Climate Change Quiz Competition. The …
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Hurricane, Drought, High Oil Prices Impacted on Economy in 2005 – Morrison
Director General in the Office of the Prime Minister, Dennis Morrison has cited the active hurricane season coupled with periods of drought and high energy …
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Focus on Earthquake Awareness in January
Parish Disaster Co-ordinator for St. Elizabeth, Yvonne Morrison is reminding Jamaicans to make adequate preparations, should an earthquake occur. Updating JIS News about plans for …
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$871.6m Worth of Damage Caused to Corporate Area by Rains – Kingston Mayor
Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Desmond McKenzie has said that the projected cost to clear and rehabilitate total damage caused by Hurricane Wilma in Kingston and …
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Caribbean Countries Seek Assistance to Address Climate Change
The devastating 2004 Caribbean hurricane season, the catastrophic tsunami in South Asia and the destructive effects of Hurricane Katrina, will provide the backdrop for the …
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Charles Calls for more Spending on Disaster Prevention
Opposition Spokesman on Transport and Works, Pearnel Charles is urging the government to make special budgetary allocation for disaster prevention to avoid expending sizeable amounts …
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Ozone Act to be Passed by Year-End
The Ozone Act should be passed in the Houses of Parliament by the end of the year, enabling Jamaica to officially participate in the global …
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ALPART to Implement Measures to Curb Illegal Water Tapping
As drought conditions continue to affect the parish of St. Elizabeth, Public Relations Manager for Alumina Partners of Jamaica (ALPART), Lance Neita has made an …
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