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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on Monday (October 27).

Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Emergency Shelter Infrastructure

By: Britney Stevens, October 28, 2025

The Government remains committed to investing in the improvement of emergency shelters. This assurance comes from Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, who reaffirmed the Administration’s...

Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Tuesday’s (October 28) special press conference on Hurricane Melissa at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

Petrojam Ensuring Airports Are Up to 80 Per Cent Capacity for Aviation Fuel

By: Rochelle Williams, October 28, 2025

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on October 28.

Government Establishes Website to Mobilise Support After Hurricane Melissa Passes

By: Chris Patterson, October 28, 2025

Hurricane Relief & Recovery 3 days ago Jamaica Receiving Pledges of Support – PM
By: CHRIS PATTERSON, October 27, 2025
Hurricane Relief & Recovery 3 days ago NWA Ramps Up Flood Mitigation in Preparation for Hurricane Melissa
By: VANESSA JAMES, October 27, 2025
Hurricane Melissa 3 days ago Northwestern Parishes Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Conditions
By: TWILA WHEELAN, October 27, 2025

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Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

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Westmoreland Health Department Monitoring Emergency Shelters

The Westmoreland Health Department is monitoring emergency shelters across the parish to ensure that proper hygiene and disease-prevention measures are in place during Hurricane Melissa. “We have visited three shelters...

By: SERENA GRANT, October 27, 2025

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing Friday’s (October 24) special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

5 days ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Labour Ministry’s Warehouses Stocked and Pre-Positioned To Deploy Relief Supplies

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s warehouses and parish offices are well stocked and pre-positioned for rapid deployment of relief supplies. The central food facility in Kingston has sufficient...

By: JUDANA MURPHY, October 25, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a recent function hosted by the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation at the S Hotel in Kingston, to give an update on the Building a Better Jamaica Fund, which was launched on July 8, 2024, to support the country’s Hurricane Beryl relief efforts.

4 months ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t Acting on Recommendations of Disaster Risk Management Review Committee

The Government is acting on the recommendations of the Disaster Risk Management Review Committee to strengthen the island’s emergency response mechanisms, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness....

By: Rochelle Williams, July 15, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), shares a moment with members of the National Commercial Bank (NCB) team (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Bowen; NCB Foundation Chair, Thalia Lyn; and CEO of the NCB Foundation, Perrin Gayle. The event was the NCB hosted event titled: ‘Hurricane Beryl: Building a Better Jamaica Fund National Tribute to Partnership and Recovery,’ held July 10 at the S Hotel in Kingston.

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PM Hails Impact of Fund Set Up to Support Hurricane Beryl Recovery

The Building a Better Jamaica Fund, established in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, has been hailed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, as one of the most...

By: Rochelle Williams, July 12, 2025

Head of Operations, Westmoreland Police Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police Kevin Francis, addresses the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (July 10).

4 months ago Hurricane Relief & RecoveryNational Security

Westmoreland Police Prepared to Respond During Hurricane Season

Head of Operations, Westmoreland Police Division, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kevin Francis, says the division is prepared to respond to any disaster during the Atlantic hurricane season. “The JCF...

By: Serena Grant, July 11, 2025

Disaster preparedness checklist on a clipboard with disaster relief items in the background.

4 months ago CommunityDevelopmentHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal Government

St. James Ramps Up Hurricane Readiness

With the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially under way and projected to be highly active, the St. James Municipal Corporation is ramping up disaster preparedness efforts across the parish. During...

By: Okoye Henry, June 20, 2025

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative for Jamaica, Kishan Khoday (left), addresses a panel during a Hurricane Ready & Resilient forum on Tuesday (June 10) at the UNDP Multi Country Office in Kingston. Listening is UNDP Communications Analyst, Gillian Scott.

5 months ago Hurricane Relief & Recovery

US$500,000 in Grants for Jamaica under New Disaster Risk Reduction Programme

Jamaica will benefit from up to US$500,000 in grant support to strengthen disaster resilience and recovery under a new Disaster Risk Reduction Programme for the Caribbean. The initiative involves collaboration...

By: Donique Weston, June 11, 2025

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, speaks at the National Disaster Risk Management Council Meeting, held on Wednesday (June 4) at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on Hagley Park Road in Kingston.

5 months ago CommunityDevelopmentDisaster ReliefHurricane Relief & RecoveryLocal GovernmentPrime Minister

Government Commits to Ensuring that Accountability Systems Continue to Work During Disasters

The Government has affirmed its commitment to ensuring that systems of accountability continue to work during disasters. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said that there is an...

By: Judana Murphy, June 4, 2025

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PM Hails Impact of Fund Set Up to Support Hurricane Beryl Recovery

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