That in addition to having the infrastructure and facilities to host major events such as international conferences and seminars.
Speaking today at the signing ceremony for the Kingston Harbour Walk Project, Dr. Holness explained that Jamaica is considered to be a safe near-shore destination.
The deceased has been identified as Shani Coke, also known as 'Kaja', of Tyre District, Troy, Trelawny.
The Agency says the tragic loss of another child is a devastating reminder that far too many of Jamaica's children continue to face unimaginable acts of violence at the hands of adults who should instead be focused on their care and protection.
This was highlighted by a report on a recent survey conducted on emergency response for students with disabilities, done in collaboration with the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ).
The research looked at, among other things, the impact of emergency situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as Hurricane Melissa, on the education of children with disabilities.
This was disclosed by the Director General of ODPEM, Commander Alvin Gayle.
He was responding to concerns raised by Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Julian Robinson, about the readiness of shelters, pointing to issues during Hurricane Melissa last October.
The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is calling for those responsible for the killing of 10-year-old Shani Coke to be swiftly brought to justice.
Shani also known as 'Kaja' of Tyre District, Troy, Trelawny was found dead along a dirt track in the community yesterday.