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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Auditor General’s Department (AGD) has flagged the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) over its fin...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — In response to the widespread impact of Hurricane Melissa, the Government of Jamaica has officially launched a new online platform...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Bog Walk Gorge flood traffic control gates have been closed due to rising water levels following heavy rainfall on Friday. The ...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), in collaboration with the Earthquake Unit, has developed the ...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Desmond McKenzie is giving the assurance that the Office of Disaster Preparedne...
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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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