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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie speaking during at a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on October 28.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie speaking during at a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on October 28.

Hurricane Shelters Will Remain Open as Long as Needed – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie says all designated hurricane shelters will remain open for as long as they are needed to facilitate persons affected by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Providing an update at a press...
Minister of Health and Wellness,  Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses staff at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, during a visit to the health facility on Monday (October 27).
Minister of Health and Wellness,  Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses staff at the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, during a visit to the health facility on Monday (October 27).

Safeguard Health of Children – Minister Tufton
Principal Director of the Meteorological Services Branch in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Evan Thompson, speaks during Tuesday’s (October 28) press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Headquarters on Haining Road in Kingston.
Principal Director of the Meteorological Services Branch in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Evan Thompson, speaks during Tuesday’s (October 28) press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Headquarters on Haining Road in Kingston.

Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall In New Hope, Westmoreland
Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose.
Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose.

Jamaicans Urged To Prioritise Wellnes
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on Monday (October 27).
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on Monday (October 27).

Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Emergency Shelter Infrastructure

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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.
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Petrojam Ensuring Airports Are Up to 80 Per Cent Capacity for Aviation Fuel

Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says Petrojam is ensuring that the island’s three international airports, as well as all aerodromes, are at 75 to 80 per cent capacity for aviation fuel. “This will enable aircraft movement to resume immediately [after the hurricane],” he said, while addressing Tuesday’s (October 28) special press conference to update the nation about...
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Mayor of St Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis
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Drop-in Centre In Buckfield, Ocho Rios, Now Open To The Homeless For Overnight Stay

Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Michael Belnavis, says the Drop-In Centre in Buckfield, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, designed to provide cooked meals, a shower facility, and a change of clothes for the less fortunate, is currently accommodating overnight stays. The centre, he said, has been retrofitted with beds and mattresses to welcome those living on the streets and with...
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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.
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Government Establishes Website to Mobilise Support After Hurricane Melissa Passes

The Government has launched a website to mobilise support, channel relief and coordinate recovery efforts in the aftermath of Category Five Hurricane Melissa. The Support Jamaica website, which is an online platform, can be accessed at supportjamaica.gov.jm and is developed by the Government of Jamaica. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, provided details...
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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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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.
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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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Principal Director, Meteorological Services Branch in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Evan Thompson, speaks at a Press Briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Headquarters on Haining Road in Kingston, on October 27.
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Hurricane Warning Will Remain Until System Moves Away

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica is reminding the public that the hurricane warning will not be lifted until the system moves away from the island and hurricane conditions are no longer affecting the country. Principal Director of the Meteorological Services Branch in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Evan Thompson, said after the hurricane warning is lifted a...
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