The approximately 76 shelters in the parish of Portland are in a state of readiness as the parish braces for Tropical Storm Melissa, which is slowly approaching the island. “We...

Standardisation representatives from more than 30 countries gathered in Montego Bay, St. James, from October 13 to 17 for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee 323 (Circular Economy)...

Jamaica’s two main telecommunications providers – Flow and Digicel – have activated their emergency response centres as the country prepares for Tropical Storm Melissa. “Flow Jamaica has fully activated its...

The National Water Commission (NWC) has activated its emergency response and preparedness measures as Jamaica braces for the possible impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. According to the latest bulletin from...

Mayor of Falmouth, Trelawny, Councillor Colin Gager, says that it is “all systems go” across the parish, as government agencies coordinate preparations for Tropical Storm Melissa. “The message to residents...

Manager of Weather Services at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service), Rohan Brown, has advised that Tropical Storm Melissa is still evolving and could intensify into a major hurricane...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is ready to manage national welfare and relief efforts in response to the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. On Wednesday (October 22),...

Farmers across the island are being urged to look out for diseases that can affect their crops following tropical storm Melissa. Heavy rainfall creates ideal conditions for pests and pathogens...