Local Government Minister says citizens can be assured of country’s capabilities of responding to Tropical Storm Melissa

“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation” – Environment Minister on Tropical Storm Melissa

St. Andrew West Rural MP condemns chopping death of woman in Rose Hill District, St. Andrew

Farmers urged to coordinate with Area Agricultural Protection Units to prevent theft as Jamaica monitors Tropical Storm Melissa

Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says no school closure at this time

JPS says it’s better prepared for outages in the event of a tropical storm or hurricane

Manchester farmer shot dead by men posing as police in Canewood District

Jamaica remains under a tropical storm watch

Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Gov’t as the country prepares for the storm, but says communication has been lacking

Minister of Environment and Climate Change says emergency management teams on full alert

Several agencies probing reports of fish kill along Palisadoes strip in Kingston

Local authorities on alert as they pay close attention to weather over the coming days

Jamaica under severe weather alert

Head of Correctional Services says 30 to 50% of incarcerated persons lack basic numeracy or literacy skills

Met Office issues severe weather alert

Nation’s leaders call for resilience, unity and a return to core values on Heroes Day

More than 140 Jamaicans receive national awards for service to the country

Alleged St James based robbery syndicate leader remanded until next month

316 road deaths recorded since January 1; NRSC urges caution on the road this Heroes’ Weekend

Finance Minister says government periodically reviews disaster mitigation and response plans