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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie.

NSWMA Intensifies Garbage Collection to Clear Backlogs Across Communities

By: DONIQUE WESTON, October 22, 2025

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....

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.

Emergency Measures in Place as St. James Prepares for Tropical Storm Melissa

By: RENEEK BROWN (INTERN), October 22, 2025

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses a special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (October 22).

Labour and Social Security Ministry Activates Disaster Protocols Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

By: DONIQUE WESTON, October 22, 2025

Agriculture 8 months ago RADA Urges Farmers to Prepare for Tropical Storm Melissa
By: TWILA WHEELAN, October 21, 2025
Local Government 8 months ago Disaster Coordinators Urged to Maintain Healthy Relationships with Partner Agencies
By: Donique Weston, October 7, 2025
Disaster Relief 8 months ago Westmoreland Residents Urged to Exercise Caution Following Heavy Rains
By: SERENA GRANT, October 2, 2025

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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.

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

Farmers in Hayfield, St. Thomas, are now better equipped to manage the impacts of disasters, particularly hurricanes, following an interagency training session held on September 9. The Agriculture Disaster Risk...

By: MICKELLA ANDERSON-GORDON, September 10, 2025

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

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PM Highlights Value of Partnerships in Building Resilience to Disasters

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has emphasised the value of partnerships in building the country’s disaster resilience. He said that in the face of increasing climate-related shocks,...

By: Rochelle Williams, July 17, 2025

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), addresses a Special Press Briefing on Wednesday (July 16) at Jamaica House. Looking on is Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

11 months ago Disaster ReliefEconomic Growth & Infrastructure Development

$350 Million to Mitigate Drought Conditions Across Jamaica

The Government has allocated $350 million to mitigate the impact of the dry period. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Hon. Matthew Samuda, advised...

By: Judana Murphy, July 16, 2025

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy.

12 months ago Disaster Relief

Hurricane Preparations in Top Gear in Westmoreland

Mayor of Savanna-la-Mar, Councillor Danree Delancy, says Westmoreland is prepared for the hurricane season, which began on June 1. In an interview with JIS News, the Mayor pointed out that...

By: Hurricane Preparations in Top Gear in Westmoreland, June 10, 2025

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).

1 year 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

1 year 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.

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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.

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NSWMA Intensifies Garbage Collection to Clear Backlogs Across Communities

Emergency Measures in Place as St. James Prepares for Tropical Storm Melissa

Labour and Social Security Ministry Activates Disaster Protocols Ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa

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

PM Highlights Value of Partnerships in Building Resilience to Disasters

$350 Million to Mitigate Drought Conditions Across Jamaica

Hurricane Preparations in Top Gear in Westmoreland

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)

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