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Last Updated: May 2nd, 2005 - 16:21:12 |
Recovering from 'Ivan'
Reflecting the resilience of the Jamaican peolpe, the banana industry is set to make its first export shipment this week only six months after Hurrricane Ivan devastated the crop. Bananas, green and ripe, are already back on the local market.
Tue, 3 May 2005, 10:07
Jamaica: Government to stop using schools as shelters
CITING WIDESPREAD vandalism, the Government has reiterated its intention to stop using schools as shelters during natural disasters. Dean Peart, Minister of Land and Environment, disclosed this during the opening ceremony of a regional workshop on improving response to natural disasters. This is being staged by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) under the theme 'Beyond 2004 Events'.
Fri, 29 Apr 2005, 21:18
Regional conference examines preparedness for national disasters
Last years active hurricane season resulted in excess of US$5 billion in damage to seven Caribbean States. Environmental and emergency response professionals throughout the Caribbean met recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, to review the lessons learned at a two day conference jointly organized by UNDP and CDERA.
Fri, 29 Apr 2005, 10:21
Caribbean not fully prepared for hurricanes
Assessments carried out in the Caribbean after last year's series of hurricanes have found shortcomings in the disaster preparedness and emergency response efforts by some states that were hard hit during the period that was considered to be the most active in history. This was revealed at the UNDP/ CDERA regional workshop on improving response to natural disasters.
Fri, 29 Apr 2005, 10:00
Update on Soufriere Hills Volcano - No cause for alarm
Gas emissions from the Soufriere Hills volcano accompanied by a roaring sound have caused concern to residents. The Government of Montserrat has been informed by scientists from the Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) that there is no cause for alarm.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 12:48
Taking back business after natural disaster
Jeremy Collymore, Co-ordinator of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) issued a challenge to the local and regional business community to play its part in disaster loss reduction during his presentation at the recent sixth annual Private Sector Forum at the Sherbourne Conference Centre.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005, 15:28
Programme Announcement: Research grants for Disaster Risk Reduction
The ProVention Consortium is sponsoring grants to support research on innovative disaster risk management and is inviting applications from students & young professionals dedicated to reducing disaster risk in developing countries. Selected projects will be awarded a maximum grant of US $5,000. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2005.
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Tue, 12 Apr 2005, 10:00
Post Hurricane Ivan Soft Loan Scheme for House Reconstruction launched
Grenada has launched the Post Hurricane Ivan Soft Loan Scheme for house reconstruction.The Scheme implemented by the Emergency Housing Committee and administered by the Housing Authority of Grenada, is part of Government’s Recovery Housing Programme, one of the main priority areas of the reconstruction process.
Thu, 7 Apr 2005, 09:53
J$40 million to deal with drought conditions
A sum of $40 million will be disbursed over the next six weeks to deal with the severe drought conditions currently affecting the island of Jamaica, as well as the spate of bush fires being experienced nationwide.
Thu, 7 Apr 2005, 09:33
BVI launches Earthquakes & Tsunami Campaign
Today marks the commencement of the Department of Disaster Management’s Earthquake & Tsunami Safety Campaign. Television, radio, and newspaper in the British Virgin Islands will carry from April 4th -30th May preparedness tips on how to survive the next earthquake or tsunami.
Mon, 4 Apr 2005, 11:53
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