The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has established 22 humanitarian assistance and disaster relief outposts to scale up the response to marooned communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Prime Minister,...

The Government will undertake a comprehensive review and restructuring of Jamaica’s disaster preparedness and response framework, in light of the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. This...

The Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston could begin to accommodate emergency relief flights as early as Thursday (October 30), says Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz. He...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) has intensified garbage collection efforts to address backlogs affecting several communities islandwide....

The St. James Municipal Corporation has activated its emergency response protocols to safeguard residents as the parish prepares for the potential impact of adverse weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has fully activated its disaster readiness protocols, including the preparation and strategic pre-positioning of relief supplies, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Melissa, which...

The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is urging farmers across the island to prepare themselves and their farms for the passing of Tropical Storm Melissa. As of Tuesday, October 21,...

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....