News from the OPM

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness spoke with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, to request international technical and strategic support for Jamaica to advance national recovery and reconstruction following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. In the discussion which took place on Sunday November 2, 2025, Prime Minister Holness expressed appreciation for the […]

Commander Alvin Gayle has been seconded from the Jamaica Defence Force and appointed to serve as Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). This follows the Prime Minister’s announcement that, effective immediately, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management will be brought under the Office of the Prime Minister […]

The Government of Jamaica is deeply saddened to confirm twenty-eight (28) fatalities associated with the passage of Hurricane Melissa. We extend heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and communities mourning their loved ones. The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), and the Ministry […]

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) extends heartfelt sympathy to all Jamaicans who have been affected by the passage of Hurricane Melissa, which brought widespread damage and disruption across several parishes. We recognize the immense emotional and physical toll this event has had on households and communities, and we stand in solidarity with […]

Public Advised to Use Only Official Government Website for Donations The Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) is issuing an urgent alert to the public in Jamaica and worldwide regarding the emergence of fraudulent websites attempting to exploit generosity in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. JaCIRT’s monitoring systems have detected multiple suspicious domains currently under development that appear designed […]

Following guidance from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), the Government of Jamaica has issued an all clear for the island. Accordingly, utility companies should now commence restoration and recovery operations across the island. Crews from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), National Water Commission (NWC), National […]

Based on consultations with the Meteorological Service of Jamaica and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), non-essential Government of Jamaica Offices will reopen on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica. As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing […]

The Government of Jamaica is advising the public that, acting on the advice of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and in keeping with powers under section 26(2)(c) of the Disaster Risk Management Act, Prime Minister Holness has issued the Disaster Risk Management (Hurricane Melissa) Evacuation Order, 2025. This Order takes effect […]

On the occasion of National Partnership Day 2025, the Government of Jamaica proudly joins with our social partners from the private sector, trade unions, civil society, the church, and the Opposition to reaffirm our enduring commitment to national unity, dialogue, and cooperation in pursuit of a stronger, more prosperous Jamaica for all.   As a newly […]