PM Announces $150 Million Allocation to Alleviate Drought Conditions

PM Announces $150 Million Allocation to Alleviate Drought Conditions

By LaTonya Linton | Jamaica Information Service The Government has allocated $150 million to facilitate the trucking of water and procurement and distribution of a limited amount of polyethylene tanks to communities that are experiencing water challenges due to the current dry conditions. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement in the […]

Caribbean countries warned to closely monitor water resources amid drought

Caribbean countries warned to closely monitor water resources amid drought

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) on Monday urged Caribbean countries to “closely monitor water resources and try to conserve as much as possible, at least until June/July” as the drought situation in the region worsens. In its Caribbean Drought and Precipitation Monitoring Network Bulletin released here, CIMH […]