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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) is putting several emergency measures in place for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Making his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Local Government and Community Development Minister, Desmond McKenzie, said this is in response to lessons learned from the impact of Hurricane Melissa in October 2025.
The NSWMA is already preparing to preposition equipment and personnel in strategic areas, 48 hours prior to a hurricane.
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