Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Dary Vaz, says there was no significant damage to the Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), noting that the facility may be able to accommodate emergency relief flights as early as Wednesday afternoon (October 29). “We have gotten away with minimal, superficial damage in isolated areas. From all indications, after discussions with the Jamaica...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company’s emergency standby teams are in place at all depots, says Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz. He noted the company suspended regular road operations last night (October 27) with the exception of transport assistance being provided to essential staff such as hospital workers. “We will have some kind of disruption to the buses...

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...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) emergency response operations are in full effect with teams on standby for evacuation at Rockfort, Spanish Town, Portmore and all rural school bus regions. 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...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is urging all mariners to ensure that all the necessary preparations are in place as Hurricane Melissa approaches the island’s coastal waters. All vessel operators are strongly advised to avoid venturing out to sea under any circumstances and to ensure that their vessels and equipment are properly secured to prevent damage and loss. The...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) suspended regular service on Sunday (October 26) in response to the threat posed by Hurricane Melissa. The State-run entity cited rising water levels and reduced visibility due to rainfall associated with Hurricane Melissa as the primary reasons for suspending operations. This is according to Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, who...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company Limited (JUTC) wishes to advise the public that, in light of worsening weather conditions associated with Hurricane Melissa, road operations will be suspended at the end of the morning shift, approximately 12:00 p.m. today. This decision follows careful assessment and consultation with the relevant authorities and is driven by several critical safety and operational considerations:...