KINGSTON, Jamaica. Tuesday, October 28, 2025: Health service delivery at the Black River Hospital has been disrupted due to the ongoing effects of Hurricane Melissa. The facility’s administrative block has sustained significant damage, and power supply to some areas has been affected. In response, emergency protocols have been activated, with some patients relocated earlier as a precautionary measure. The Ministry...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has initiated a call-out of the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR) in response to the threat posed by Hurricane Melissa which has been impacting the island. The move forms part of the JDF’s wider operational response plan to support the national disaster preparedness and humanitarian assistance efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. With the storm...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has initiated a call-out of the Jamaica National Reserve (JNR) in response to the threat posed by Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to impact Jamaica over the next 48 hours. The move forms part of the JDF’s wider operational response plan to support the national disaster preparedness and humanitarian assistance efforts in the aftermath of...

The Government of Jamaica, following advice from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and in accordance with powers under Section 26(2)(c) of the Disaster Risk Management Act, has issued the Disaster Risk Management (Hurricane Melissa) Evacuation Order, 2025. Evacuation Orders have therefore been issued for the following high-risk areas: 1.Port Royal, Kingston 2.Portland Cottage, Clarendon 3.Rocky Point,...

The Ministry of Health & Wellness wishes to advise the public that due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa, health centres across the island remain closed. All primary care services are suspended and patients with appointments are asked to be in touch with their health centre later this week to reschedule appointments. All public hospitals remain open. Meanwhile, persons with...

The Meteorological Services has issued latest Severe Weather Alert effective until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2025. In the event that conditions become favorable for the development of a Tropical Storm or Cyclone, the RADA is advising farmers to make necessary preparations for minimizing impacts of flooding and wind damage. These include the following: Advisory to Crop Farmers o Clear...