Jamaica Natural Disasters Newswire

Only 19 of Jamaica’s 663 earthquakes felt in 2024 — ESSJ

The epicentre of Wednesday's earthquake was located in Portland (Photo: Earthquake Unit) KINGSTON, Jamaica — Of the 663 earthquakes recorded in Jamaica in 2024, only 19 were felt events, 13 of which occurred on the mainland, with magnitudes between 2.9 …

Build a Better Jamaica Fund raised $459 million, over 12,000 families helped

A special fund that was set up as part of the national response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl has raised and disbursed $459 million. Through the Build a Better Jamaica Fund, approximately 12,685 families have received emergency relief …

'Might be a few things going on' - a flood of questions ahead of Sabina Park pink-ball Test

The series between West Indies and Australia has been dominated by the bowlers and it would be no surprise if that were to continue at Sabina Park as the teams prepare for the ground's first day-night Test. It will be just the second pink-ball Test …

Over 24,000 Jamaicans received Hurricane Beryl assistance from Food For The Poor

More than 24,000 Jamaicans who were impacted by Hurricane Beryl last year have benefited from recovery initiatives by charity organisation Food For The Poor Jamaica. The recovery efforts include repairing 409 roofs, which assisted more than 1,600 …

Executive used nonprofit agency credit card on Jamaica, Myrtle Beach trips, Amazon, warrant says

Former Kershaw County First Steps exec accused of embezzling for trips, Amazon buys IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO, WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH OUR PHOENIX LIVE IN …

JAMAICA-EARTHQUAKE – Magnitude 3.6 earthquake rocks several parishes

Five Caribbean countries to participate in CCRIF’s new microinsurance initiative

The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility, CCRIF SPC, says it has entered into partnership with CelsiusPro and its subsidiary, Global Parametrics, to launch two initiatives for the administration of microinsurance products. The CCRIF Microinsurance …

Portmore councillors alarmed over lack of funding for drain cleaning for hurricane season

Councillors attending Wednesday’s general meeting of the Portmore Municipal Corporation have raised concerns over what they consider inadequate funding to clean critical drains before the 2025 hurricane season hits its peak. Kenord Grant, councillor for …

UPDATE|Magnitude 3.6 quake felt across several parishes in Jamaica

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Jamaica on Wednesday afternoon, shaking several parishes and prompting a flurry of reports from residents on social media. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, said the "minor" …

Magnitude 3.6 earthquake felt in eastern Jamaica

The epicentre of Wednesday's earthquake was located in Portland (Photo: Earthquake Unit) July 9, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was felt in several parts of Jamaica Wednesday afternoon. The Earthquake Unit at the University of the …

Magnitude 3.6 earthquake felt in parts of Eastern Jamaica

A minor earthquake rattled several sections of eastern Jamaica on Wednesday afternoon, the second such tremor to affect the island in less than two weeks. According to the Earthquake Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona, the magnitude 3.6 quake …

Caribbean achieves steepest global regional decline in AIDS-related deaths

The Caribbean has recorded a 62% reduction in AIDS-related deaths between 2010 and 2024, the steepest decline among eight global regions, according to the latest Global AIDS Update Report released by UNAIDS. The report, titled AIDS, Crisis and the Power to …

Jamaica’s banana farmers brace for hurricane season

Banana trees in St Elizabeth which were blown down during the passage of Hurricane Beryl.(Photo: JIS) On Tuesday, July 8, the Jamaica Observer will publish a special supplement on the hurricane season in its online edition. Log on to www.jamaicaobserver. …

Caribbean leads in reducing AIDS-related deaths globally

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 July 2025, 11:09 by Denis Chabrol According to the report—AIDS, Crisis and the Power to Transform, over the last fifteen years, there has been a 54% decline in AIDS-related deaths globally. The Caribbean is well above the …

Secretary-general Underscores Jamaica’s Pivotal Role in Advancing CARICOM’s Integration Agenda

Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, has underscored Jamaica’s deep historical ties and pivotal role in the organisation, as the nation hosts the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government. “Jamaica …

CARICOM Charts Course for Secure and Sustainable Future Under Jamaica’s Chairmanship

by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – Jamaica has taken the helm of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with Prime Minister Hon. Dr Andrew Holness assuming the Chairmanship on July 1, 2025, coinciding with Jamaica hosting the 49th Regular Meeting of …

Texas flood toll passes 100 as more bodies recovered

HUNT, TEXAS - JULY 7: Search and rescue workers use a sonar device while paddling down the Guadalupe River in a boat looking for survivors or the remains of victims swept up in the flash flooding on July 7, 2025 in Hunt, Texas. Heavy rainfall early Friday …

Above-normal temperatures forecast for Jamaica up to November

On Tuesday, July 8, the Jamaica Observer will publish a special supplement on the hurricane season in its online edition. Log on to www.jamaicaobserver.com to check out the supplement, which will provide readers with storm predictions for the 2025 Atlantic …

CariCOF warns of intense heat and active hurricane season across the Caribbean

The Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) is forecasting neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) conditions for the Pacific, while warning of persistent abnormal warmth north of the Caribbean and a highly active heat and rainfall season across the …

Data Foundation Announces Key Senior Fellow Appointments to Climate Data Collaborative

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Data Foundation today announced the appointment of three distinguished experts as Senior Fellows contributing to its Climate Data Collaborative (CDC), significantly …

Climavision Selected by IRCAI and AWS for 2025 Compute for Climate Fellowship

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Climavision, the weather technology company combining proprietary radar networks with advanced numerical weather prediction (NWP) and AI forecasting, today announced it has been …

Jase Medical Launches Jase Pantry: 30-Day Emergency Food Supply Packed with High Calories and Protein

Jase Pantry reflects the company’s expanded mission: to help people prepare for the unexpected by securing all 3 survival essentials—food, water, and medicine SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jase Medical, …

Four Decades After Live Aid, Ethiopia’s Hunger Crisis Returns

“On the Frontlines of Hunger” reveals Tigray’s battle against hunger and global silence. BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Forty years after the world united through the historic Live Aid concerts to raise funds for …

When Flood Zones Become Uninsurable: Next Steps for Louisiana Property Owners

HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As flood risk increases across coastal and inland Louisiana, insurance carriers are reevaluating their exposure in high-risk zones. The result is a growing number of areas labeled as …

Merit Coffee Donating 100% of Drink Proceeds to Kerr County Flood Relief This Weekend

On July 12th, Merit Coffee will donate 100% of proceeds from all hot and iced coffee drink sales across its 13 Texas cafés to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Belknap County, New Hampshire

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Belknap County, New Hampshire. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for New Mexico

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, flooding and landslides beginning on June 23, 2025, and …

FEMA Offers Equal Access to Assistance for all Tennessee Disaster Survivors

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for FEMA assistance should …

Partners advance forest health on fire-impacted landscape, protecting communities and State Water Project headwaters

New FRB accelerates forest restoration on Plumas National Forest, protecting the Upper Feather River Watershed, which supplies water to 27 million Californians. TAYLORSVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Forest …

FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent

ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can apply for FEMA Assistance to help you pay for alternate temporary housing.  To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact …

Ember Flash Aerospace and Firewave Join Forces to Accelerate Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection and Autonomous Suppression

Firewave’s real-time acoustic sensors pair with Ember Flash’s Vigilant Detect AI and Raptor suppression drone, slashing fire verification to seconds. BOULDER CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ember Flash Aerospace …

THE ADAM R. SCRIPPS FOUNDATION RESPONDS ($1M+) TO KERRVILLE, HILL COUNTRY FLOODS

Adam R. Scripps Foundation commits $1M+ to Texas flood relief and will match gifts up to $150K; Assistance Provided to Local Organizations and Search & Rescue KERRVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adam R. Scripps …

Disaster Assistance Available for July Flood Survivors in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster assistance is now available to eligible survivors in Kerr County affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began July 2, 2025. Under Individual Assistance, FEMA and the State may be able to provide …

Choctaw County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Choctaw County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

Love County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Love County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas to Open Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville

AUSTIN, Texas – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) tomorrow, July 10 to offer face-to-face help to survivors affected by …

Florida's 2025 Hurricane Season Means Planning for Senior Safety

After Texas Floods, What Steps Should Seniors Take To Be Hurricane Safe? PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The devastating flooding in Texas has caused recent concerns about hurricane preparedness. At …

Proactive IT Planning Is Now Essential for Business Continuity in High-Risk Regions, Experts Say

New insights from Los Angeles-based cybersecurity professionals underscore the rising need for integrated disaster readiness and IT resilience. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As climate-driven emergencies and …

Napa Firewise Helps Secure Firewise USA® Status for 18 Communities

Eighteen Communities Across Napa County Achieve Firewise USA® Designation as Wildfire Preparedness Efforts Expand Amid Growing Fire Risk NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California braces for a wildfire season …