The Government is moving to implement aspects of the Disaster Risk Management Act that seek to prosecute persons who refuse to heed evacuation warnings during periods of emergency. Speaking during...

The Government has deactivated the National and Parish Emergency Operation Centres and closed all shelters that were opened in light of the inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Earl. This...

Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness and his Cabinet have commended the personnel at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) for their prompt and efficient response to the threats...

All roads that are blocked as a result of Tropical Storm Earl will be cleared by the end of Wednesday (August 3). Speaking at a press conference at the Office...

Technical and senior officers in the local authorities recently benefited from a special training session aimed at strengthening their monitoring of building projects. The training was part of efforts by...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says provisions are being for additional renovations at the Spanish Town Infirmary in St. Catherine. He assures that the Ministry will...

Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is urging residents in low-lying and flood prone areas to take the necessary safeguards in the event of flooding resulting from...

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development and St. Catherine Parish Council are in discussions regarding renovation of the Old Harbour market which was damaged by fire. This was...