Fire Destroys St. Mary Businesses 

Fire Destroys St. Mary Businesses 

Some St Mary residents were left battling a fire that blazed through businesses in their community on Sunday.  Despite firefighters’ timely response, business owners are calling for more fire units to be assigned to the parish. ...
St. Catherine, Clarendon Most Affected by Flood

St. Catherine, Clarendon Most Affected by Flood

Although nearly every parish has been affected by rains from Hurricane Ian, Head of Communication at the National Works Agency (NWA) Stephen Shaw, says St. Catherine and Clarendon were most impacted.  Shaw is urging people to be careful on the roads. Hurricane Ian may...
Sections of Clarendon Flooded 

Sections of Clarendon Flooded 

The heavy rainfall across the country has left sections of Clarendon under flood waters. Mayor of May Pen Winston Maragh says several communities have been marooned. Mayor Maragh says several communities are now under water. He explains the town centre is also...
ODPEM – Urges Caution Amid Flood Watch/Warning

ODPEM – Urges Caution Amid Flood Watch/Warning

Motorists are being urged to avoid the Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine following reports of rock fall during the rain. Acting Director General at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson says despite the storm moving away...