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.
Jamaica Food and Drink Festival Named Best Culinary Festival at the World Culinary Awards
As food enthusiasts get ready for the 11th staging of The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival, the festival continues to celebrate a new milestone, copping its third win as the Caribbean’s Best Culinary Festival at the World Culinary Awards.
Pregnant Women Urged to Prepare As Storm Nears
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising all expectant mothers to take extra precautions as Tropical Storm Melissa moves slowly across the Caribbean Sea.
Portland Shelters Brace For Tropical Storm Melissa
The approximately 76 shelters in the parish of Portland are in a state of readiness as the parish braces for Tropical Storm Melissa, which is slowly approaching the island.