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The Morant Bay roundabout in St. Thomas on Friday (Oct. 24).
The Morant Bay roundabout in St. Thomas on Friday (Oct. 24).

St. Thomas Readies for Hurricane Melissa

The Bamboo River drain in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, is among major channels cleared as the parish readies for Hurricane Melissa. ““I think we have done enough. There are some critical drains (in the parish) and they are cleaned like...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing 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 27.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing 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 27.

PM Urges Jamaicans to Stay Positive
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) of 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) of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, on Monday (October 27).

Government Agencies Fully Activated
Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Monday’s (October 27) special press briefing to update the nation on preparations for Hurricane Melissa, at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.
Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addressing Monday’s (October 27) special press briefing to update the nation on preparations for Hurricane Melissa, at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.

No Major Incidents on Electricity Grid – Minister Vaz
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, provides an update from the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) on mitigation works undertaken by the National Works Agency (NWA) ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s projected landfall, during a media briefing held at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on Monday (October 27).
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, provides an update from the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) on mitigation works undertaken by the National Works Agency (NWA) ahead of Hurricane Melissa’s projected landfall, during a media briefing held at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on Monday (October 27).

Public Urged to Avoid Compromised Infrastructure During Hurricane Melissa

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, responds to a question during 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 27.
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Jamaica Receiving Pledges of Support – PM

Jamaica has been receiving pledges of support for hurricane preparation and recovery from its regional and international partners, says Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. “We have received calls of support from our partners – the United Nations, United States, the British, the French, the European Union, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA). “All the CARICOM countries...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston on Monday (October 27).
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Shelters Are Free and Available to All – Minister Mckenzie

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is reminding Jamaicans that emergency shelters are free of cost and available for all who need safe accommodation during the passage of Hurricane Melissa. “False and malicious information are being circulated about the use of shelters. Someone sent me a message saying that there is a fee being charged for...
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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 Operation Centre (NEOC), located at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Headquarters on Haining Road in Kingston, today (October 27).
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Storm Surge Projected for Bluefields in Westmoreland

Residents in Bluefields and surrounding areas in Westmoreland are being warned to anticipate life-threatening storm surges with the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Storm surges will involve the rising of the sea as a result of wind and atmospheric pressure changes, associated with Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to impact the island shortly. Principal Director of the Meteorological Services Branch in...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, provides an update from the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) on developments related to Hurricane Melissa during a media briefing at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.
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NWA Ramps Up Flood Mitigation in Preparation for Hurricane Melissa

The National Works Agency (NWA) has undertaken flood mitigation works on several critical drains across the island in preparation for Hurricane Melissa’s projected landfall and will continue these efforts as long as conditions remain safe. This was disclosed by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan. He was...
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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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Minister Morgan Urges Public Caution Amid Landslide and Rockfall Risks Due to Hurricane Melissa

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with Responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, is urging the public to exercise caution when venturing outdoors, citing risks of landslides and rockfalls as Hurricane Melissa continues to impact Jamaica. He made the appeal during an update on developments related to the hurricane from the National Emergency Operations...
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Principal Director, Meteorological Services Branch, Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Evan Thompson, addresses this morning’s (October 27) media briefing at the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston.
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Northwestern Parishes Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Conditions

Residents of St. James, Trelawny and Hanover are being urged to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Principal Director, Meteorological Services Branch in the Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Evan Thompson, said that based on the projected path of Hurricane Melissa they will be affected by the system. “There are places on the northern side that don't...
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