The TROPICAL STORM WARNING that was in effect for Jamaica has been discontinued as Hurricane Melissa continues to move away from the island.
CARICOM, Parterns Pledge Support To Jamaica Amidst Hurricane Melissa
Prime Minister, Dr. Andrew Holness says Jamaica has been receiving pledges of support for hurricane preparation and recovery from its regional and international partners.
JPS To Fully Restore Power To Communities Affected By Hurricane Melissa
The Jamaica Public Service company, JPS has advised that its teams will continue to restore power in communities across the island being affected by adverse weather as long as its safe for crews to work.
Mandatory Evacuation Order for Specified Vulnerable Communities
The Government is advising the public that, acting on the advice of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and in keeping with powers under section 26(2)(c) of the Disaster Risk Management Act, Prime Minister Holness has issued the Disaster Risk Management (Hurricane Melissa) Evacuation Order, 2025.
Urgent Action Required by Crane Operators and Construction Companies to Lowe Cranes ahead of Hurricane Melissa-JCF
The police have issued an urgent public safety appeal to all construction companies and crane operators of erected cranes, to take immediate preventative action by lowering their cranes to a safe, secured position.
Schools To remain Closed Until Further Notice
The Ministry of Education has informed that effective Monday, October 27, all schools will be closed until further notice.
Maduro accuses US of “fabricating war” after deployment of massive warship
Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has accused the US of “fabricating a new war”, after it ordered the world’s largest warship to be sent to the Caribbean.
Hurricane Warning Remains In Effect For Ja As Melissa Strengthens
A HURRICANE WARNING remains in effect for Jamaica, as Category 2 Hurricane Melissa continues to strengthen.
Bulletin#29: Hurricane Warning Continues for Jamaica… Melissa Forecast To Rapidly Intensify Today
A HURRICANE WARNING is in effect for Jamaica, as Tropical Storm Melissa nears hurricane strength
and is expected to rapidly intensify today.
DJ Khaled Confirmed for The Return of the Gully Gad
Two days after the announcement of Mavado’s grand homecoming concert, Return of The Gully Gad, confirmations of supporting acts are already pouring in. The first of them? Global powerhouse producer, DJ Khaled.