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.
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.