National Emergency Services Minister Dr. Billy Joseph has directed provincial administrators to assume primary responsibility for disaster management within their jurisdictions. The National Government’s role, according to Dr. Joseph, will be limited to coordinating support efforts under the National Disaster Act 1984. This shift emphasizes a decentralized approach to disaster response, placing the onus on provinces to lead initial and ongoing operations. The Minister's statement clarifies the division of labor in emergency situations. Access to the full report requires a subscription to the Post Courier. This policy change aims to improve efficiency and responsiveness to disasters at the local level. Further details regarding implementation strategies were not immediately available.