This declaration came from Portfolio Minister Pearnel Charles Junior who noted that the safety and well-being of citizens is top priority. He underscored that the Ministry has taken steps to ensure a swift and efficient response across all parishes.

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Transport Minister Daryl Vaz gave the update at a special press briefing on Tropical Storm Melissa this morning. Jamaica is currently under a hurricane watch.

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President and Chief Executive Officer Hugh Grant says this is because JPS will have to switch to more expensive fuel sources, like diesel.

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Minister with responsibility for works, Robert Nesta Morgan announced that the initiative forms part of the Government’s pre-impact mitigation strategy to reduce flooding and safeguard lives and property.

The works are being coordinated through the National Works Agency (NWA) and will focus on the cleaning of major and secondary drains, culverts, and gullies in flood-prone communities.

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Speaking during a special press briefing this morning the minister said outpatient services and elective surgeries will be suspended.

He also called on citizens to collect their relatives who have been admitted for non-critical reasons.

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Manager of weather services at the MET service Rohan Brown gave the update at a special press briefing today.

He said Melissa has been moving very slowly and noted that Jamaica remains under a tropical storm warning and a hurricane watch.

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All schools have been directed to suspend face to face classes today.

The Education Ministry said it took the decision to suspend face to face classes as a precaution, due to the approach of Tropical Storm Melissa.

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As the island prepares for the possible impacts of tropical Storm Melissa, the National Works Agency has been assessing several vulnerable areas across the island.

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Tropical storm Melissa could make landfall in Jamaica. That's according to Principal Director of the Met Service Evan Thompson.

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The education ministry says it is awaiting further updates on tropical storm Melissa to decide if schools will remain open tomorrow.

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