Head of the Met Service Evan Thompson said while it is expected that Melissa will drop to category four before making landfall, the island must still make preparations for a category five.

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As Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system expected to make landfall by tonight, Mr. Vegas is urging residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate using the buses provided by the government.

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As Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system, is expected to make landfall later this evening, several entertainers are reaching out to Jamaicans with messages of hope and encouragement.

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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz says the rural school buses will be used to facilitate the movement of persons following the mandatory evacuation order.

In an update Daryl Vaz said the buses located in rural parishes were commissioned for use last evening.

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Speaking at a press briefing Sunday Mr. Samuda said since hurricane Beryl last year the NWC and JPS have been collaborating.

He said the JPS knows all the critical infrastructure and all the priorities of the NWC in the event of a hurricane.

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CEO and President of JPS Hugh Grant gave the assurance while speaking at a press briefing this morning.

According to Mr. Grant there are factors taken into consideration before the grid is shut down.

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The Jamaica Public Service says 71 overseas line workers are on standby to respond to the hurricane when it is safe to do so.

Chief Executive Officer and President of JPS Hugh Grant made the statement during a press briefing this morning.

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Telecommunication providers Flow and Digicel say they are working to restore connection issues affecting mobile customers across the island.

According to Digicel, it is aware of issues affecting some mobile customers and is working to fix them as quickly as possible.

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As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island, Health and Wellness Minister Dr., Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours, and to prioritise the safety of children.

Dr. Tufton recalled the death of a young man, who was washed away by floodwaters in Kingston, during the passage of hurricane beryl, last year.

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That is the declaration from NSWMA Executive Director Audley Gordon.Speaking with IRIE FM News this morning, Mr. Gordon said the NSWMA has increased cleaning-up operations across Jamaica following the announcement of the storm.

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