News from the OPM

As part of the Government of Jamaica’s ongoing series of Post Hurricane Melissa relief operations, several Ministers of State travelled across communities in Western Westmoreland, Central Westmoreland, and North West St. Elizabeth on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, to distribute urgent relief supplies and assess recovery needs. The relief packages included food packages, hygiene kits, tarpaulins, […]

Prime Minister Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness has welcomed the continued partnership between Jamaica and the United States, following the announcement of an additional USD $10 million in humanitarian assistance to strengthen Jamaica’s recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The announcement came today during a meeting between Prime Minister Holness […]

The Government of Jamaica through the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team (JaCIRT) yesterday issued guidance to help households, schools, clinics, and small businesses safely deploy Starlink satellite internet systems as communities restore connectivity following Hurricane Melissa. The advisory focuses on physical safety, theft prevention, power protection, and cybersecurity best practices to keep people securely online. […]

Additional field hospitals are earmarked for setup across Western Jamaica as post-hurricane emergency care expands, in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa which battered that section of the island. The first emergency field hospital began operations this week following setup at the Black River High School, St. Elizabeth earlier this week. “A second field hospital, courtesy […]

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 […]