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...

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...

Minister with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Nesta Morgan, is appealing to all Jamaicans to exercise caution during and after the passage of Hurricane Melissa, particularly in areas affected by heavy rainfall and flooding. Minister Morgan is urging members of the public not to attempt to cross flooded roads, gullies, or bridges under any circumstances. He warned that strong or...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is urging motorists across western Jamaica to exercise extreme caution while travelling during the passage of Tropical Storm Melissa, particularly in areas prone to flooding and power outages. Community Relations Officer for the NWA’s Western Office, Janel Ricketts, is reminding the public that no one has the right of way when traffic signals are out...

The National Works Agency (NWA) has been assessing several vulnerable areas across the island in preparation for Tropical Storm Melissa. Addressing a special press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (October 22), Minister Morgan said that among the areas evaluated are McGregor Gully in the Corporate Area. “We visited McGregor Gully along with the Office of...

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development, with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, says the Government has a strong disaster management template in place as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches Jamaica. “The Government really did significant work before, during and after Hurricane Beryl [last year] to ensure that the country was able to recover stronger,”...

Repairs will be undertaken on the Montpelier road in St. James following the completion of water improvement works being carried out by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Infrastructure Development with responsibility for Works, Hon. Robert Morgan, gave the commitment while addressing journalists during a tour of the Montego Bay...