Health Centres Closed Today
The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that all health centres have been closed for today (Wednesday, July 3, 2024). • Staff of these facilities are...
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Hurricane Beryl
Persons Reminded to Follow Hurricane Updates from Official Communication Channels
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Citizens are being reminded to follow updates on Hurricane Beryl and emergency response measures from the official communication channels. These are the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM),...
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St. Elizabeth Health Department Gets Ready for Hurricane Beryl
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Go to Emergency Shelters Now – ODPEM
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NWA Opens Emergency Operations Centre for Hurricane Beryl
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Security Forces Will Be Fully Mobilised – PM
The security forces will be fully mobilised to maintain public order and assist with disaster relief as soon as Hurricane Beryl passes Jamaica. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness,...
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Free Access to Toll Highways Up to Midnight on July 2
Motorists will have free access to the East-West and North-South toll highways from 6:00 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday (July 2). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the...
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$5 Million Allocated Per Constituency for Emergency Hurricane Preparations
The Government has provided $5 million per constituency for emergency hurricane preparations and response efforts. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during a statement to the...
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NCSC Urges Vigilance and Care for Senior Citizens During Hurricane Season
The National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) is underscoring the importance of proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of older persons, as Jamaica prepares for Hurricane Beryl. Executive...
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Banana and Plantain Farmers Advised Not to Cut Leaves
The Banana Board is reminding banana and plantain farmers not to cut the leaves from their plants in anticipation of the oncoming hurricane. Although this practice has gained popularity, the...
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PM Declares Jamaica a Disaster Area for Next Seven Days
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has declared Jamaica a disaster area for the next seven days as Hurricane Beryl approaches the island. He made the announcement during a...
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Public Hospitals Prepared for Hurricane Beryl
Following visits to three major hospitals in Kingston & St. Andrew and a briefing from the National Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC), the Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr. the...
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