The Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) acknowledges the update from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) which has changed Jamaica’s status from a Hurricane Watch to a Hurricane Warning as of Friday, October 24th 2025 @ 8pm. In light of this, the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) will close at 8:00pm, today, October 25, 2025. Decisions for possible closure...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s warehouses and parish offices are well stocked and pre-positioned for rapid deployment of relief supplies. The central food facility in Kingston has sufficient resources to prepare an additional 10,000 packages, said Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. He was addressing Friday’s (Oct. 24) special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is reminding the public to exercise caution regarding the quality of food and water consumed during and after Tropical Storm Melissa. He notes that contaminated sources often result in gastrointestinal illnesses such as diarrhoea and dehydration, which can be difficult to manage during storm conditions and may require hospitalisation through...

The Government has made significant allocation for flood mitigation and disaster preparedness activities in response to Tropical Storm Melissa. Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, said that up to $400 million has been provided to bolster mitigation efforts in parishes across the island. He was speaking at...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has established a dedicated WhatsApp line, 876-447-0444, for persons with disabilities to communicate their needs as Jamaica braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the disclosure during Friday’s (October 24) special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister. He advised that through the...

Members of the public are being advised to avoid the Amity Hall and Hordley Crossing areas in St. Thomas in the event of heavy rainfall associated with the slow approach of Tropical Storm Melissa. Parish Disaster Coordinator, Martina Medley-Goode, told JIS News that the areas are highly susceptible to flooding. “Persons oftentimes get trapped and we have to be coordinating...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, is advising the public to pay keen attention to reliable sources to avoid misinformation about the impending tropical storm. “We have already seen projections and forecasts going around that do not reflect the Meteorological Service of Jamaica ‘s (Met Service’s) forecast, so we ask that you pay attention to [the...