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...

Category Five Hurricane Melissa is forecast to make landfall early Tuesday (October 28), in eastern Westmoreland or western St. Elizabeth, before exiting the island along the St. Ann coastline by...

A central command centre has been established at the St. Ann Municipal Corporation to gather real-time information about Hurricane Melissa and to direct responses from multiple agencies. According to Chairman...

The Government has issued a mandatory evacuation Order for several communities along the south coast as Hurricane Melissa moves closer to Jamaica. The evacuation Order applies to Port Royal in...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has outlined a multi-layered strategy for Jamaica’s quick recovery, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. The major storm is expected to make...

Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hugh Grant, says that keeping Jamaicans powered up during and after the hurricane is a priority. “Let me reassure...

Both of Jamaica’s international airports have suspended operations as Hurricane Melissa draws closer to the island. Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA) in Kingston ceased operations following the final incoming flight...

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service) is advising the public to brace for increased rainfall, as the outer bands of Hurricane Melissa have begun to affect sections of the...