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This week, Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the Caribbean region, bringing winds of 140 to 160 mph, and becoming the first hurricane on record to reach category 5 so early in the Atlantic. In Jamaica, and the Eastern Caribbean, entire communities have been flooded, houses destroyed, livelihoods wiped out, and the full scale of this event is not yet known....

The Government of Jamaica expresses its deepest condolences to the families of Alrick Moncrieffe and Kayon Sterling who died as a result of the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this difficult time. Hurricane Beryl has brought significant hardship to our nation, and any loss of life is a profound tragedy. On behalf...

The police are advising members of the motoring public that several traffic lights in the corporate area are out of service. As a result, motorists are being urged to proceed with caution, and consider fellow road users. The relevant authorities are working to have the issue resolved urgently.

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says that all the children and staff at its 50 government and private residential child care facilities and places of safety, are safe and secured, following the passing of hurricane Beryl on Wednesday. “Our Management Team as well as members from our Disaster Management Committee met at our Emergency Operations Centre, where...

Bank of Jamaica wishes to advise the public that we are working closely with the banks to ensure the restoration of normal banking services in the shortest possible time. However, the absence of utilities across the island, the unavailability of staff due to the dislocation arising from the effects of the hurricane and the inability of the service provider to...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) advises commuters that service will resume on a phased schedule. An assessment is underway and data on passable routes is being reviewed to determine the extent of service resumption. Commuters are encouraged to prioritize their safety and that of their family members as we work together to regain normalcy. For updates, commuters may...

The Kingston & St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) wishes to assure all residents and stakeholders of the municipality that we are aware of the challenges being experienced in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl which include landslides and fallen trees across roadways. As we work to resolve these challenges, the KSAMC will move swiftly to clear parochial roads to enable single...

The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) advises that assessments are currently being conducted at all UDC attractions, entities and offices to facilitate the safe return of our staff and patronage by clients. These include The World-Famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park, Ocho Rios Bay Beach, Green Grotto Caves and Attractions, Turtle River Park in St. Ann; Harmony Beach Park, Montego Bay;...

Bank of Jamaica advises that it remains closed to the public today, Thursday, 4 July 2024 and will resume normal operations tomorrow, Friday, 5 July 2024. Further updates regarding the Bank's operations will be communicated via the website (www.boj.org.jm) and social media pages. BOJ is hopeful that everyone is safe and on the path to recovering from the passage of...

In anticipation of the potential impact of Hurricane Beryl, the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. As an integral part of the national emergency response mechanism, the JDF stands ready to respond to any incident that may arise as a result of the storm. In accordance with standard protocols...

As Jamaica prepares for the passage of Hurricane Beryl, the Ministry of Health & Wellness is advising that all public hospitals will now enter emergency mode. This means that while hospitals remain open: • Outpatient services and elective surgeries will be suspended • Visitations will be limited and • family members are asked to pick up their relatives, who have...