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December 9, 2025
UWI Mona orders J'can students to leave halls as storm approaches, switches to online classes
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus has ordered Jamaican students living on halls to leave immediately, as the institution pivots to full online operations amid the approaching…
December 9, 2025
NWC implements tropical storm preparedness measures, customers urged to store water
The National Water Commission (NWC) says it has activated its emergency response and preparedness measures as Jamaica braces for the possible impact of Tropical Storm Melissa. The NWC says it has…
December 9, 2025
Transport Minister says JUTC and MoBay Metro will continue to operate as long as possible amid TS Melissa
The Government-owned public transportation firms Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) and Montego Bay Metro will maintain regular operations “as long as conditions are safe to do so”, Transport…
December 9, 2025
Pregnant women and persons with chronic illnesses urged to make tropical storm preparations
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is urging persons with chronic illnesses and pregnant women to take the necessary precautions and preparations for the impending inclement weather condition. …
December 9, 2025
Toll road operators on storm alert
The operators of highway toll roads are now on alert to respond to any emergency directive that may come from the Minister of Transport as Jamaica braces for Tropical Storm Melissa. Transport…
December 9, 2025
House approves second Supplementary Estimates for 2025/26
The Second Supplementary Estimates for the 2025/26 fiscal year was approved in the House of Representatives on October 21. This followed the deliberations and adoption of the reports of the Public…
December 9, 2025
Airports likely to close if Jamaica moves from hurricane watch to warning - Vaz
Jamaica’s international airports are likely to be closed within 24 hours if a hurricane warning is issued for Jamaica, Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has announced. Norman Manley in Kingston, Sangster…
December 9, 2025
NWA ramps up TS Melissa preparations, drains, gullies and waterways being cleaned
The National Works Agency (NWA) is reporting that it has intensified its preparations for impact of Tropical Storm Melissa on Jamaica. The NWA says the ramped up activities include re-cleaning of…
December 9, 2025
PSOJ looking into CEMEX payment to JLP
The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) has indicated that Cemex’s payment to the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has reignited concerns around campaign financing. “We are looking at…