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NEPA to spotlight disaster-resilient communities on World Town Planning Day

Nov 2, 2026 · The Gleaner

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As Jamaica continues its recovery from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) will use its observance of World Town Planning Day on November 8 to focus national attention on building disaster-resilient communities. Under the theme, ‘From Recovery to Resilience: Planning for a Stronger Jamaica’, the agency will host a national forum and conduct school outreach activities to highlight the role of effective town and country planning in advancing sustain

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