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December 9, 2025
Vaz assures of adequate fuel supplies ahead of TS Melissa
Petrojam, the country’s sole oil refinery, has confirmed that it has sufficient fuel supplies as Jamaica braces for possible disruptions from Tropical Storm Melissa. Energy Minister Daryl Vaz…
December 9, 2025
Jamaicans urged to be vigilant as TS Melissa sees increase in forward speed
With Jamaica now under a tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch, Manager of Meteorological Services Rohan Brown is urging Jamaicans to be vigilant and carefully monitor updates on Melissa which…
December 9, 2025
Digicel and FLOW ready for Tropical Storm Melissa - Vaz
Jamaica’s two main telecommunications providers, Digicel and FLOW, have signalled that they are prepared for possible dislocations arising from Tropical Storm Melissa, Energy and Telecommunications…
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…