With a Mandatory Evacuation Order issued for several communities along the country’s south coast, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging citizens to obey the legal directive. The Mandatory Evacuation Order applies to several vulnerable communities along the south coast as Hurricane Melissa moves closer to the island. The communities include Port Royal in Kingston; Portland Cottage...

The Government has allocated $4 billion to rehabilitate the Sandy Gully and other major infrastructure in Kingston and St. Andrew, as well as the North and South Gullies in St. James. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, during a tour of Sandy Gully...

Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week 2025, slated for October 26 to November 1, will be observed under the theme ‘Safe Homes, Safe Communities: The Power of Prevention’. Speaking at the media launch, held at the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on October 22, Deputy Commissioner in charge of Fire Safety, Prevention and Investigation at the Jamaica Fire...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., is urging Jamaicans to pay special attention to vulnerable groups as the threat of Tropical Storm Melissa looms. With a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch now in effect for Jamaica, the island can expect Tropical Storm conditions in the next 36 hours and Hurricane conditions within 48 hours. In...

With Tropical Storm Melissa approaching the island, Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transportation, Hon. Daryl Vaz, has assured the public that the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) and Montego Bay Metro Company Limited will continue regular bus operations, provided conditions remain safe. “Service updates will be shared via social media and public channels,” the Minister advised during a special briefing...

Pregnant women in Westmoreland who are close to delivery are encouraged to relocate nearer to medical facilities as a precautionary measure ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, said women who are within one month of their due date should make early arrangements to stay with family or friends who live close to...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has secured a comprehensive range of emergency and care items and established lines of credit in 11 parishes to enable the swift replenishment of essential goods, where necessary, to further strengthen Jamaica’s readiness for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. Distribution of care supplies has commenced in three parishes. To date, provisions have...