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Jamaica is gearing up to host the 7th Regional Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean (RP20). Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie says with Jamaica’s hosting of the international conference, he anticipates that greater focus will be placed on disaster mitigation strategies for small island developing states (SIDS).

Confidence in the Jamaican economy remains strong based on data captured in the latest Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Business & Consumer quarterly Indices survey.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season began on June 1, bringing with it an increased focus on disaster, disaster management and disaster preparedness for most persons across the country. From stocking up canned foods, to developing family disaster plans, conversations on what to do in the event of a disaster are taking place at all levels of society.

The Government has rolled out Plan Secure Jamaica with a focus on 10 strategic areas covering safety, security, justice as well as economic, environmental and cyber resilience. The recent declaration of a state of emergency in the St Andrew South Division forms part of this initiative, which aims to achieve sustainable peace and security for the country.