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SEATTLE, United States (AFP) — Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have give...
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All communities now accessible — ODPEM
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All communities now accessible — ODPEM
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Commander Alvin Gayle, says emergency pe...
Two communities remain marooned after Melissa — ODPEM
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Two communities remain marooned after Melissa — ODPEM
Rain could affect relief efforts this week
November 11, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Commander Alvin Gayle says two communitie...
ODPEM head pledges modern, efficient disaster-relief system
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ODPEM head pledges modern, efficient disaster-relief system
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
November 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Newly appointed director general at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Commander Alvin Gayle, has ...
ODPEM reassigned to OPM
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ODPEM reassigned to OPM
November 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has been reassigned to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM)...
Bog Walk Gorge closed
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Bog Walk Gorge closed
October 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Bog Walk Gorge flood traffic control gates have been closed due to rising water levels following heavy rainfall on Friday. The ...
Go to emergency shelters now — ODPEM
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Go to emergency shelters now — ODPEM
July 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Vulnerable persons, including those living in low-lying and flood prone areas, are being urged to move to emergency shelters now b...

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