The Government has deactivated the National and Parish Emergency Operation Centres and closed all shelters that were opened in light of the inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Earl. This...

Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has expressed regret at the passing of Mrs. Fay Tortello, sister of the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, former Prime Minister and Leader of...

Members of the public are being urged to exercise caution, as the island is now experiencing the effects of Tropical Storm Earl. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Senior...

Press Release #4: The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) wishes to advise that a TROPICAL STORM WARNING remains in effect for Jamaica. As Tropical Storm Earl forms...

PRESS RELEASE #3: The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management is advising that a TROPICAL STORM WARNING remains in effect for the island. This means that tropical storm conditions, including...

The National Meteorological Service has upgraded Jamaica’s Tropical Storm Watch classification to a Warning. This was disclosed by Director of the Meteorological Service Division in the Ministry of Economic Growth...

A total of US$7.2 million will be made available to micro, small and medium-size enterprises (MSMEs) in the tourism and agricultural sectors, to finance climate change adaptation initiatives islandwide. The...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government will be launching a national campaign against violence. Addressing the launch of a HeForShe Jamaica campaign, an initiative to promote...