Government Launches Website to Support Melissa Relief Efforts- supportjamaica.gov.jm

The Government has launched a website to mobilise support, channel relief and coordinate recovery efforts in the aftermath of Category Five Hurricane Melissa.

Sandz, Romeich, Xodus Among Entertainment Brands Pledging Support for Victims of Hurricane Melissa

Promoters of Sandz Music Festival have launched ‘Together We’ll Rise Again, brink By Brick’, a fundraising initiative in support of relief efforts for those affected by hurricane Melissa.

Poko Loko Floating Bar Survived Cat.4 Hurricane Melissa

Poko Loko Floating Bar in St. Ann was spared damages in the wake of hurricane Melissa.

Promoters Of BRT Weekend To Host Benefit Concert For Jamaica Following Hurricane Melissa

Promoters of BRT Weekend are coming together to host a benefit concert to assist with relief and rebuilding efforts in Jamaica, following the devastation brought on by Hurricane Melissa.

Tropical Storm Warning Discontinued For Jamaica As Melissa Moves Away From The Island

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.