PM Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities

With the 2025 Hurricane Season underway, Prime Minister. Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities.

While noting the progress made in responding to natural disasters he said there were gaps.

Following Beryl last year, a Disaster Risk Management Review Committee was established which assessed the country’s disaster preparedness and response efforts in a bid to strengthen them.

Speaking at the National Disaster Committee meeting this morning, Dr. Holness highlighted the areas of concern with utility companies while noting that work has begun to address some of the issues.

Regarding the National Water Commission NWC he said the company has to develop independent power sources.

On the issue of housing , Dr. Holness said  the authorities must reinforce the building codes and use of hurricane straps to secure roofs.

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Government says National Natural Disaster Risk Financing Policy stands at $130.6B

With the 2025 Hurricane Season underway, Prime Minister. Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities.

While noting the progress made in responding to natural disasters he said there were gaps.

Following Beryl last year, a Disaster Risk Management Review Committee was established which assessed the country’s disaster preparedness and response efforts in a bid to strengthen them.

Speaking at the National Disaster Committee meeting this morning, Dr. Holness highlighted the areas of concern with utility companies while noting that work has begun to address some of the issues.

Regarding the National Water Commission NWC he said the company has to develop independent power sources.

On the issue of housing , Dr. Holness said  the authorities must reinforce the building codes and use of hurricane straps to secure roofs.

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JLP says it would be wrong for gov’t to interfere in PSC operations regarding Dennis Chung’s appointment to FID

With the 2025 Hurricane Season underway, Prime Minister. Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities.

While noting the progress made in responding to natural disasters he said there were gaps.

Following Beryl last year, a Disaster Risk Management Review Committee was established which assessed the country’s disaster preparedness and response efforts in a bid to strengthen them.

Speaking at the National Disaster Committee meeting this morning, Dr. Holness highlighted the areas of concern with utility companies while noting that work has begun to address some of the issues.

Regarding the National Water Commission NWC he said the company has to develop independent power sources.

On the issue of housing , Dr. Holness said  the authorities must reinforce the building codes and use of hurricane straps to secure roofs.

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6 Cubans arrive by boat in St. James

With the 2025 Hurricane Season underway, Prime Minister. Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities.

While noting the progress made in responding to natural disasters he said there were gaps.

Following Beryl last year, a Disaster Risk Management Review Committee was established which assessed the country’s disaster preparedness and response efforts in a bid to strengthen them.

Speaking at the National Disaster Committee meeting this morning, Dr. Holness highlighted the areas of concern with utility companies while noting that work has begun to address some of the issues.

Regarding the National Water Commission NWC he said the company has to develop independent power sources.

On the issue of housing , Dr. Holness said  the authorities must reinforce the building codes and use of hurricane straps to secure roofs.

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Governing JLP describes today’s protest by Opposition as vulgar and inappropriate

With the 2025 Hurricane Season underway, Prime Minister. Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities.

While noting the progress made in responding to natural disasters he said there were gaps.

Following Beryl last year, a Disaster Risk Management Review Committee was established which assessed the country’s disaster preparedness and response efforts in a bid to strengthen them.

Speaking at the National Disaster Committee meeting this morning, Dr. Holness highlighted the areas of concern with utility companies while noting that work has begun to address some of the issues.

Regarding the National Water Commission NWC he said the company has to develop independent power sources.

On the issue of housing , Dr. Holness said  the authorities must reinforce the building codes and use of hurricane straps to secure roofs.

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Sergeant McBean calls for introduction of drone patrols by the JCF

With the 2025 Hurricane Season underway, Prime Minister. Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities.

While noting the progress made in responding to natural disasters he said there were gaps.

Following Beryl last year, a Disaster Risk Management Review Committee was established which assessed the country’s disaster preparedness and response efforts in a bid to strengthen them.

Speaking at the National Disaster Committee meeting this morning, Dr. Holness highlighted the areas of concern with utility companies while noting that work has begun to address some of the issues.

Regarding the National Water Commission NWC he said the company has to develop independent power sources.

On the issue of housing , Dr. Holness said  the authorities must reinforce the building codes and use of hurricane straps to secure roofs.

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Over 200 firearms and thousands of ammunition seized by Jamaica Customs and the security forces

With the 2025 Hurricane Season underway, Prime Minister. Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities.

While noting the progress made in responding to natural disasters he said there were gaps.

Following Beryl last year, a Disaster Risk Management Review Committee was established which assessed the country’s disaster preparedness and response efforts in a bid to strengthen them.

Speaking at the National Disaster Committee meeting this morning, Dr. Holness highlighted the areas of concern with utility companies while noting that work has begun to address some of the issues.

Regarding the National Water Commission NWC he said the company has to develop independent power sources.

On the issue of housing , Dr. Holness said  the authorities must reinforce the building codes and use of hurricane straps to secure roofs.

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PM Holness warns deportees against destabilizing Jamaica and urges them to return to rebuild

With the 2025 Hurricane Season underway, Prime Minister. Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities.

While noting the progress made in responding to natural disasters he said there were gaps.

Following Beryl last year, a Disaster Risk Management Review Committee was established which assessed the country’s disaster preparedness and response efforts in a bid to strengthen them.

Speaking at the National Disaster Committee meeting this morning, Dr. Holness highlighted the areas of concern with utility companies while noting that work has begun to address some of the issues.

Regarding the National Water Commission NWC he said the company has to develop independent power sources.

On the issue of housing , Dr. Holness said  the authorities must reinforce the building codes and use of hurricane straps to secure roofs.

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Government welcomes U.S. revised travel advisory for Jamaica, to level 2

With the 2025 Hurricane Season underway, Prime Minister. Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities.

While noting the progress made in responding to natural disasters he said there were gaps.

Following Beryl last year, a Disaster Risk Management Review Committee was established which assessed the country’s disaster preparedness and response efforts in a bid to strengthen them.

Speaking at the National Disaster Committee meeting this morning, Dr. Holness highlighted the areas of concern with utility companies while noting that work has begun to address some of the issues.

Regarding the National Water Commission NWC he said the company has to develop independent power sources.

On the issue of housing , Dr. Holness said  the authorities must reinforce the building codes and use of hurricane straps to secure roofs.

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Cabinet approves coordinated deportation response action plan and multi-agency working group

With the 2025 Hurricane Season underway, Prime Minister. Dr Andrew Holness says Jamaica must improve the resilience of its utilities.

While noting the progress made in responding to natural disasters he said there were gaps.

Following Beryl last year, a Disaster Risk Management Review Committee was established which assessed the country’s disaster preparedness and response efforts in a bid to strengthen them.

Speaking at the National Disaster Committee meeting this morning, Dr. Holness highlighted the areas of concern with utility companies while noting that work has begun to address some of the issues.

Regarding the National Water Commission NWC he said the company has to develop independent power sources.

On the issue of housing , Dr. Holness said  the authorities must reinforce the building codes and use of hurricane straps to secure roofs.

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