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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…
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23 Oct, 2025 0

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…
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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. …
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23 Oct, 2025 0

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…
23 Oct, 2025 0

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…
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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…
Heavy equipment and trucks are seen at Sandy Gully clearing debris and garbage ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa.
23 Oct, 2025 0

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…
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23 Oct, 2025 0

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…
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23 Oct, 2025 0

Jamaica Customs locations, except at airports, closed on Friday

The Jamaica Customs Agency is advising that all its offices, except those at the island's airports, will be closed on Friday, October 24, in light of the pending passage of Tropical Storm…