The 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season

May 07, 2013

The 2013 Atlantic Hurricane season begins, June 1, and lasts until November 30, with the peak of the season from mid-August to late October. Hurricane names for 2013:...

ASK THE DIRECTOR

May 07, 2013

  IT'S BACK!! "ASK DR. PARRIS LYEW-AYEE" !!  MGI welcomes you all to ask any questions you may have in relation to: Geo-business, Technology, Crime, Road Safety, GIS or general...

Natural Hazards Atlas of Jamaica

May 07, 2013

  The 2013 HURRICANE season is upon us! Take the necessary precautions and take a look at MGI's Atlas which highlights Jamaica's Vulnerability to Natural Hazards! http://jamaica-...

Hands On The Wheel!

Mar 12, 2013

  Keeping both hands on the steering wheel at all times is one of the basic principles of driving. However, activities such as eating, using a cellphone and even texting have...

THE NEXT 50 YEARS - Moving Towards Greater Road Safety

Mar 11, 2013

Jamaica continues to celebrate 50 years of Independence. We have achieved a lot. However, there is much work left to be done if we are to progress as a country. We must begin to...

Natural Hazards & Environment (NEWS - Aug 17,2012)

Aug 23, 2012

The Institute of Sustainable Development (University of the West Indies, Mona Campus) recently commenced a climate change project – “Developing Design Concepts for Climate Change...

Deadly roads

May 20, 2012

Study pinpoints popular highway as country’s worst crash site THE North Coast Highway is the most deadly stretch of road in Jamaica, accounting for five times more fatal...

Blog Posts

Hurricane Sandy

As the recent Hurricane Sandy (October 24,2012) made land fall on Jamaica on October 24, 2012 its effects were felt across the island, especially within the eastern parishes of St.

MGI NEWS: THE NATURAL HAZARD ATLAS OF JAMAICA IS NOW AVAILABLE

The Natural Hazard Atlas of Jamaica by Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee Jr.