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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (May 28).

Disaster Coordinators Urged to Maintain Healthy Relationships with Partner Agencies

By: Donique Weston, October 7, 2025

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, has urged the island’s disaster coordinators to maintain healthy relationships with partner entities to strengthen the island's disaster response mechanism....

Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller.

Westmoreland Residents Urged to Exercise Caution Following Heavy Rains

By: SERENA GRANT, October 2, 2025

The Jamaica Fire Brigade’s Lance Corporal Dennis Wilson (right) presents a shovel to St. Thomas farmer, Sylvester Drysdale, during an agricultural disaster risk management interagency training session at Hayfield Primary School in St. Thomas on September 9.

Farmers in Hayfield, St. Thomas, Benefit From Disaster Risk Management Training

By: MICKELLA ANDERSON-GORDON, September 10, 2025

Disaster Relief 7 months ago PM Highlights Value of Partnerships in Building Resilience to Disasters
By: Rochelle Williams, July 17, 2025
Economic Growth & Infrastructure Development 7 months ago $350 Million to Mitigate Drought Conditions Across Jamaica
By: Judana Murphy, July 16, 2025
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European Union (EU) Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola (left), in conversation with Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) Managing Director, Dr. David Lowe (right) and Deputy Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency, Leo Naut. The interaction took place during a press briefing at the EU Delegation’s office in Kingston, on Friday (June 6).

8 months ago Disaster ReliefForeign Affairs

Two Major Programmes to Foster Digital Innovation and Strengthen Climate Resilience

On the heels of high-level policy dialogue including partners from the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), the EU-LAC Digital Alliance is spotlighting two major programmes...

By: DAVE REID, June 6, 2025

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz

8 months ago Disaster Relief

Ensure Solar Systems Can Withstand Storms – Minister Vaz

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, is imploring solar power stakeholders to prioritise resilience in their preparations for the 2025 hurricane season. “I urge all our...

By: ROCHELLE WILLIAMS, June 6, 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.

8 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

Acting Deputy Director, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Michelle Edwards, addressing the closing ceremony for the ‘Disaster Relief Support for Women with and Affected by HIV/AIDS and Gender-based Violence in Jamaica’ project, held at 4a Hopefield Avenue in Kingston on April 30. Implemented by Eve for Life in partnership with ODPEM and Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the project aimed to provide targeted, gender-sensitive relief and recovery assistance to women and families disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS and sexual and gender-based violence. It was undertaken through funding from the Caribbean Early Recovery Fund (CERF) and Global Affairs Canada.

9 months ago Disaster ReliefGender Affairs

Closing Ceremony for Disaster Relief Support for Women Project (PHOTOS)

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28).

1 year ago Disaster ReliefHurricane Relief & Recovery

Gov’t Allocates $315 Million for Repairs to Vulnerable Households

The Government is allocating $315 million for repairs to the most vulnerable households that were impacted by unusual weather patterns between July and December last year. Each constituency will receive...

By: Latonya Linton, January 29, 2025

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), leads a ribbon cutting exercise for a new two-bedroom unit under the New Social Housing Programme in North Central Clarendon, while Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) and Member of Parliament for the constituency, Hon. Robert Morgan (right); Permanent Secretary in the MEGJC, Arlene Williams (left); and Councillor, Chapelton Division, Hershell Brown (third right), look on. The proud beneficiaries are Pholando Clayton (third left) and his wife, Beverly. The dwelling was handed over on August 2.

2 years ago Disaster ReliefHurricane Relief & RecoveryPrime Minister

Jamaicans to Start Receiving Grants on August 5

Jamaicans whose homes were destroyed by the recent passage of Hurricane Beryl, are to begin receiving relief grants from the Government on Monday (August 5). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement at the...

By: Mickella Anderson-Gordon, August 3, 2024

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, receives a cheque for US$200,000 from Premier of the Cayman Islands, Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, towards Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The presentation, which also included medical equipment, was made during a meeting between the leaders on Thursday (July 18) at the Office of the Prime Minister. Premier O’Connor-Connolly led a Cayman Islands delegation that paid a working visit to Jamaica on Thursday.

2 years ago Disaster ReliefHurricane Relief & Recovery

Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery Efforts Bolstered By Donation From The Cayman Islands

The Government has received US$200,000 and an assortment of medical equipment from the Cayman Islands towards Jamaica’s Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. The presentation was made to Prime Minister, the Most...

By: Rochelle Williams, July 20, 2024

2 years ago Disaster ReliefHurricane BerylPrime Minister

500 Summer Workers To Do Hurricane Beryl Damage Assessment (JIS)

KINGSTON, July 18 (JIS): Approximately 500 young people who are engaged in the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) will be assigned to do Hurricane Beryl damage assessment in communities islandwide....

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Two Major Programmes to Foster Digital Innovation and Strengthen Climate Resilience

Ensure Solar Systems Can Withstand Storms – Minister Vaz

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

Closing Ceremony for Disaster Relief Support for Women Project (PHOTOS)

Gov’t Allocates $315 Million for Repairs to Vulnerable Households

Jamaicans to Start Receiving Grants on August 5

Jamaica’s Hurricane Recovery Efforts Bolstered By Donation From The Cayman Islands

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