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Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addresses a special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (Oct. 24).
Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addresses a special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (Oct. 24).

Full Activation of the National Emergency Operation Centre

The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has activated the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) at high alert as Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensifies into a major hurricane. The Parish Emergency Operations Centers & all Emergency Shelters have been...
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a recent press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses a recent press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

NMIA To Close Tonight as Tropical Storm Melissa Nears Jamaica
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.
Commissioner, Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB), Stewart Beckford.

Fire and Life Safety Awareness Week Postponed
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Area Chairperson for Montego Bay, St. James, Kerry Ann Quallo Casserly.
The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) Area Chairperson for Montego Bay, St. James, Kerry Ann Quallo Casserly.

All Hands On Deck as Tourism Sector Prepares For Tropical Storm Melissa
Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, addressing Friday’s (Oct. 24) special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, addressing Friday’s (Oct. 24) special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.

Tropical Storm Melissa Expected To Become A Hurricane Today

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Prime Minister Calls for National Solidarity Ahead of Tropical Storm’s Intensification

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging national solidarity as Jamaica prepares for the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa, which is forecast to strengthen into a Category Four hurricane. Addressing a press conference at Jamaica House on Saturday (October 25), Dr. Holness indicated that he was scheduled to meet with Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Mark Golding,...
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Hurricane Melissa Airport Update

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...
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Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, addresses a special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (Oct. 24).
Local Government

Over 881 Shelters on Standby

More than 881 shelters are on standby across Jamaica to accommodate persons during and after the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa. Acting Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson, made the disclosure while giving an update at a special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime...
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Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake, addresses a special press briefing on preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa at the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday (Oct. 24). 
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Police, Soldiers Ready for Tropical Storm Melissa

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) stand ready to provide assistance during and after the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa. Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake and Brigadier O’Neil Bogle from the JDF, gave the assurance during a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on  Friday (Oct.  24). Dr. Blake said that...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addressing Friday’s (October 24) special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister.
Hurricane Relief & Recovery

Labour Ministry’s Warehouses Stocked and Pre-Positioned To Deploy Relief Supplies

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...
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, outlines best-practice guidelines to prevent illness from contaminated food and water during and after a storm, at a special press briefing on Tropical Storm Melissa preparedness held at Jamaica House on Friday (October 24).
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Health Minister Urges Vigilance On Food and Water Safety Ahead of Tropical Storm

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...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan addresses a special press briefing on preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House in Kingston on Friday (October 24). 
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Gov’t Allocates $400 Million For Flood Mitigation

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...
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