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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …