Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has informed that the preliminary estimate for the damage caused by the heavy rains from Tropical Storm Elsa is close to $803 million. He made the disclosure during a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 6). A preliminary assessment by the National Works Agency (NWA) is that approximately 177 roads...

The National Water Commission wishes to advise that high turbidity issues, blocked intakes and power supply issues have forced the shutdown of a number of water supply facilities situated in the Eastern end of the Island (St. Andrew, . These issues which have resulted from the persistent and severe rainfall have disrupted regular water supply operations at the following sites....

MBJ Airports Limited, operators of Sangster International Airport, continues to monitor the projected path of Tropical Storm Elsa and its effect on the operations of our airline partners. The Sangster International Airport remains open for normal operations. We have received notification of the following flight cancellations for 04 July: CANCELLATIONS  SPIRIT AIRLINES NK 833/270 Fort Lauderdale                      Contact Number 855 728 3555  ...

The Police are advising the public that sections of the following roadways in St Catherine are impassible due to flooding.   They are; -Might Gully -Church Pen road vicinity Linclon Auto -Walks Road - Old Harbour road Therefore, commuters and pedestrians are being advised to use alternative routes where possible or to stay indoors.

The Police are advising the public that sections of the following roadways in Clarendon are impassible due to flooding.   They are; Coffals main road Logwood Rasta Corner, under the bridge; The Bridge at Cox in Milk River   Therefore, commuters and pedestrians are being advised to use alternative routes where possible or to stay indoors.

The Office of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management (ODPEM) wishes to advise that a TROPICAL STORM WARNING remains in effect for Jamaica. Tropical Storm Elsa is moving away from Jamaica and the country will experience periods of heavy showers lingering across the island this evening into tonight. The ODPEM continues to monitor the condition across the island. All parish Emergency...

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, says Disaster Committees across the island have been activated to respond to emergency situations that might result from Hurricane Elsa, now in the eastern Caribbean. He is appealing to residents in flood-prone areas to pay attention to bulletins issued by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), and...