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Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a press conference at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on October 28.
Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a press conference at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on October 28.

JUTC Emergency Teams In Place

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s emergency standby teams are in place at all depots, says Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz. He noted the company suspended regular road operations last night (October 27) with the exception of transport...
Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Tuesday’s (October 28) special press conference on Hurricane Melissa at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.
Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses Tuesday’s (October 28) special press conference on Hurricane Melissa at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

Petrojam Ensuring Airports Are Up to 80 Per Cent Capacity for Aviation Fuel
Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis
Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis

Drop-in Centre In Buckfield, Ocho Rios, Now Open To The Homeless For Overnight Stay
Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz addresses Tuesday’s (Oct. 28) special press conference to update the nation on Hurricane Melissa at the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.
Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz addresses Tuesday’s (Oct. 28) special press conference to update the nation on Hurricane Melissa at the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

Norman Manley Airport Could Commence Emergency Flights On Thursday
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on October 28.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on October 28.

Government Establishes Website to Mobilise Support After Hurricane Melissa Passes

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Service disrupted at Black River Hospital: Emergency protocols activated

KINGSTON, Jamaica. Tuesday, October 28, 2025: Health service delivery at the Black River Hospital has been disrupted due to the ongoing effects of Hurricane Melissa. The facility’s administrative block has sustained significant damage, and power supply to some areas has been affected. In response, emergency protocols have been activated, with some patients relocated earlier as a precautionary measure. The Ministry...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie addressing a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management in Kingston on October 28. At right is Sign Language and Spoken English Interpreter, Antoinette Aiken.
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6,000 Persons In 382 Shelters

Approximately 6,000 persons are currently in 382 shelters across the island, says Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. He gave the update during a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management in Kingston on Tuesday (October 28). A total of 581 persons occupy 45 shelters...
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Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
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Citizens Urged To Remain Indoors During Hurricane Melissa’s Passage

All citizens, especially young persons, are urged to remain indoors during the passage of Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category Five system expected to move over Jamaica on Tuesday (October 28). Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, made the appeal during Monday’s (October 27) joint utility media briefing at the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) head office in...
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Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking during this morning’s (October 28) press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.
EnergyHurricane Melissa

240,000 JPS Customers Without Electricity; No Plan To Shut Down Grid

Approximately 240,000 persons or 35 per cent of Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) customers are currently without electricity as the island begins to experience the worsening effects of hurricane Melissa. The most heavily impacted parishes are St. Elizabeth, Manchester, Hanover and St James, where an estimated 75 per cent of customers are without power. Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon....
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon (seated, centre) is flanked by citizens honoured during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay on Monday (Oct. 20).
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Jamaicans Urged to Renew Commitment to Nation Building

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, has called on Jamaicans to renew their commitment to nation building by safeguarding the country’s heritage and advancing the ideals championed by the nation’s heroes. He was speaking during the St. James National Heroes Day Civic and Awards Ceremony held at Sam Sharpe Square on Monday (Oct.20). The event saw 17 persons being...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,  Hon. Olivia Grange and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, stand next to framed artwork of Nanny of the Maroons, during Monday
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Photo: Floral Tribute at National Heroes Park

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport,  Hon. Olivia Grange and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, stand next to framed artwork of Nanny of the Maroons, during Monday's (Oct. 20) Salute to the Heroes ceremony held at National Heroes Park in Kingston.
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses congregants during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held on Sunday (October 19) at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
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Jamaica’s Spirit Defined By Courage, Creativity and Resilience – Minister Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, says Jamaica’s enduring story of courage, creativity and resilience continues to define the spirit of the nation. Speaking during the National Heritage Week Thanksgiving Service, held at the Church of the Apostolic Faith in Waterloo, Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth on Sunday (October 19), Ms. Grange said the National Heritage Week...
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