Rural school buses to be used to facilitate movement of persons following evacuation order

NWC and JPS collaborate in preparation for hurricanes.

JPS says factors to be taken into account, before any shut down of grid.

JPS says line workers ready to respond to Hurricane Melissa, additional overseas support being contemplated

Digicel and Flow mobile customers face issues making and receiving calls

Tufton urges Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours as Hurricane Melissa approaches

NSWMA says garbage collectors will continue working until Hurricane Melissa makes it unsafe to do so

Travellers urged to leave/enter Jamaica by today; NMIA will close this evening, decision pending for Sangster’s

Prime Minister Holness urges Jamaicans to be calm and prepared despite anxiety brought on by TS Melissa

TS Melissa expected to bring life threatening, catastrophic impacts on Jamaica over weekend and into next week

Water Minister says it’s expected that 80% of NWC customers will have access to potable water within 72 hours of a storm

“There is never an absence of leadership” – PM Holness addresses concern over his apparent absence amidst preparation for TS Melissa

All Jamaica Defence Force personnel in Haiti accounted for

JCF activates preparedness plan as TS Melissa approaches; steps being taken to protect residents and businesses

PNP takes issue with explanation regarding payment of ‘fees’ to JLP by Cemex; calls for clarity

PM Holness says zero tolerance for price gouging during TS Melissa, Trade Order issued

Prime Minister declares Jamaica a threatened area under Disaster Risk Management Act as TS Melissa approaches

Environment Minister urges citizens to get updates on TS Melissa from official sources to avoid misinformation

Though TS Melissa has drifted slightly from Jamaica, this may be short-lived – Principal Director of the Met Service, Evan Thompson

Some Jamaicans remain skeptical about TS Melissa others prepare