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

Citizens encouraged to have 72 hour storm ready kit

National Road Safety Council urges motorists to drive safe amid poor weather conditions

NWC says water supply to customers will remain consistent during and after Melissa

JPS says Jamaicans should plan for outages during Melissa’s passage

Petrojam says it has sufficient fuel supplies as Jamaica prepares for possible impact from Tropical Storm Melissa

Labour Ministry prepared to respond to potential impacts of Tropical Storm Melissa

Airports remain operational and will close if a Hurricane Warning is issued

JPS customers may see an increase in their bills if Tropical Storm Melissa passes over Jamaica

$200M drain cleaning programme activated spanning parishes from eastern Jamaica to St. Elizabeth

Dr. Tufton says emergency mode activated at public hospitals

MET says Tropical Storm Melissa could become major hurricane when it passes Jamaica

Schools shift to online modality due to TS Melissa

NWA assessing vulnerable areas in preparation for TS Melissa