Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (third left), shakes hands with Vice President, Hydrogene de France (HDF) Caribbean, Thibault Menage, following a courtesy call at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston on September 8. Others (from left) are Business Developer, HDF Caribbean, Dwight DaCosta, Managing Director, RUBIS Energy Jamaica, Michel Malatino, and officers at the Ministry’s Brian Richardson and Olive Cross.
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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), listens to points being made by (from left) Business Developer, Hydrogene de France (HDF) Caribbean, Dwight DaCosta, Vice President, HDF Caribbean, Thibault Menage, and Managing Director, RUBIS Energy Jamaica, Michel Malatino. Occasion was a courtesy call at the Minister office in Kingston on September 8.
Last Updated: September 12, 2022
PRESS RELEASE — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2025
Mandatory Evacuation Order for Specified Vulnerable Communities
The Government of Jamaica is advising the public that, acting on the advice of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and in keeping with powers under section 26(2)(c) of the Disaster Risk Management Act, Prime Minister Holness has issued the Disaster Risk Management (Hurricane Melissa) Evacuation Order, 2025.
This Order takes effect immediately and requires all persons to evacuate the following areas:
Port Royal, Kingston
Portland Cottage, Clarendon
Rocky Point, Clarendon
Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine
Taylor Land, Bull Bay, St. Andrew
New Haven, St. Andrew
Riverton City, St. Andrew
This action follows the Disaster Risk Management (Declaration of Threatened Area) (Tropical Storm Melissa) Order made on October 24, 2025, which declared the entire island a threatened area. The system has since strengthened into Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 4 hurricane.
The Evacuation Order remains in force for as long as the Declaration of Threatened Area Order remains in force. Please continue to follow official sources for information.
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