Gov’t Adopting Holistic Strategy to Strengthen Jamaica’s Resilience

• The Government is adopting a holistic approach to strengthening Jamaica’s resilience framework by prioritising long-term investments across key sectors, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness.
• Speaking during a recent National Commercial Bank (NCB)-hosted event titled ‘The Hurricane Beryl: Building a Better Jamaica Fund – National Tribute to Partnership and Recovery’ at the S Hotel in Kingston, Dr. Holness emphasised the Government’s increased focus on capacity-building to better withstand severe environmental events.
• He noted that, to support this effort, the Government has focused on integrating buffers and insurance mechanisms into Jamaica’s fiscal management framework to strengthen its ability to respond to crises, including adverse weather events, environmental disruptions, and external shocks such as economic and health-related challenges.
• Acknowledging Jamaica’s vulnerability due to its location in a hurricane zone, global economic conditions, rising sea levels, and adverse health events, Prime Minister Holness stated that these fiscal safeguards will enable the country to recover more swiftly and effectively from future crises.
• He further emphasised the critical role of citizens in building national resilience, pointing out that the Government will intensify its focus on public education as a key tool in strengthening Jamaica’s capacity to withstand environmental and other adverse events.

(Source: JIS)