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Revetments will be built to protect the coastal towns of Buff Bay, Portland and Annotto Bay, St. Mary.
Revetments will be built to protect the coastal towns of Buff Bay, Portland and Annotto Bay, St. Mary.

Revetments to Be Built to Protect Buff Bay and Annotto Bay

The Government has allocated funds for the construction of revetments in Buff Bay, Portland and Annotto Bay, St. Mary to protect the coastal towns from storm surges. The works will be done under the Enhancing the Resilience of the Agricultural...
Coordinating Director of the Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO), Dr. Arlene Laing, speaks at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Regional Conference (Regional Association IV), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on February 8.
Coordinating Director of the Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO), Dr. Arlene Laing, speaks at the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Regional Conference (Regional Association IV), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on February 8.

CREWS Supports Region with Early Warning Systems
Assistant Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Dr. Wenjian Zhang (left), addresses the opening ceremony of the WMO Regional Conference (Regional Association IV) on February 6 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on is President of the WMO Regional Association IV and Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the WMO, Evan Thompson.
Assistant Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Dr. Wenjian Zhang (left), addresses the opening ceremony of the WMO Regional Conference (Regional Association IV) on February 6 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on is President of the WMO Regional Association IV and Jamaica’s Permanent Representative to the WMO, Evan Thompson.

Countries Urged to Share Vital Weather, Water and Climate Data
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on September 28.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on September 28.

NWA Assessing Damage from Tropical Storm Ian
Director, Major Projects at the National Works Agency (NWA), Richard McHargh, addresses a Local Government Disaster Preparedness Town Hall, held in Rocky Point, Clarendon, on July 7.
Director, Major Projects at the National Works Agency (NWA), Richard McHargh, addresses a Local Government Disaster Preparedness Town Hall, held in Rocky Point, Clarendon, on July 7.

Flood Alert Project in Clarendon

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Weather and Climate Change

Activities Being Undertaken to Monitor the Impact of Tropical Cyclones on Regional Countries

Several activities will be undertaken in the North and Central American and Caribbean region this year to monitor the effects of hurricane and tropical cyclone events and strengthen response. This was disclosed by Deputy Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Hurricane Centre, Jamie Rhome, during the recently concluded World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Regional Conference (Regional Association...
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CEO of the Caribbean Climate Innovation Centre, Carlinton Burrell.
Weather and Climate Change

Deadline For Climatelaunchpad Competition Is May 13

Jamaicans have eight days left to submit their applications in the local aspect of the ClimateLaunchpad competition, the world’s largest innovative green business idea contest. Deadline for submission is Friday, May 13. Interested persons with ideas around adaptation and resilience, circular economies, urban solutions, clean energy, sustainable mobility, and food systems can apply by visiting www.climatelaunchpad.org. The showdown will be...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (at lectern), addresses attendees at a ceremony to officially launch the Jamaica Systemic Risk Assessment Tool (J-SRAT) held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (May 3). Pictured at the head table (from left) are Director-General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Dr. Wayne Henry; and Head, Political and Development Team, British High Commission, Oliver Blake.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentWeather and Climate Change

Jamaica The First To Launch Climate Risk Analysis Tool

Jamaica now has the capacity to conduct more informed climate risk analyses to better guide the public sector’s decision-making regarding future infrastructural investments. This follows the official launch of the Jamaica Systemic Risk Assessment Tool (J-SRAT) by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, during a ceremony at The Jamaica...
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Director of the Meteorological Service Division, Evan Thompson, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, about its new doppler weather radar to be commissioned ahead of the start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season.
EnvironmentWeather and Climate Change

MET Service To Commission New Doppler Weather Radar

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) is working to commission its new doppler weather radar by the start of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Director of the Meteorological Service, Evan Thompson, has shared with JIS News the Division’s preparatory work for the full functioning of the new system, which will enhance the country’s early warning process. “The doppler radar...
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Director of the Meteorological Service Division (Met Service), Evan Thompson.
EnvironmentWeather and Climate Change

SmartAlert To Provide Prompt Warning About Hazards

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) is developing a SmartAlert programme, which will provide prompt notifications to citizens about various hazards that could affect their area. Director of the Met Service, Evan Thompson, told JIS News that SmartAlert enables persons to receive instant warnings, through their smartphone or laptop, about flash flooding, hurricane activity and bushfires. He said that...
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Director of the Meteorological Service Division (Met Service), Evan Thompson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on March 21.
JusticeWeatherWeather and Climate Change

Project To Enhance Weather Communication In Jamaica

The capacity of the Meteorological Service Division (Met Service) to forecast and convey weather information to the public is being strengthened under a project being undertaken through international partnership. Providing details at a JIS Think Tank on Monday (March 21), Director of the Met Service, Evan Thompson, said that the Building Resilience through Climate Adaptation Technologies (BReTCAT) project will bring...
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Director of the Meteorological Service Division (Met Service), Evan Thompson, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on March 21, sharing details of the official launch of the Bush Fire Warning Index on March 23.
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MET Service To Launch Bush Fire Warning Index March 23

The Meteorological Service Division (Met Service) will officially launch the Bush Fire Warning Index on World Meteorological Day, March 23. Establishment of the Bush Fire Warning Index and Management System began in 2019, with the Met Service and Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) compiling information on bush fire occurrences to create a pre-emptive tool for their prediction. “We are now at...
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