Sunday, August 19th, 2007...2:42 am
Gleaner hurricane news, Sunday August 19
DEAN’S COMING! Jamaica braces for hurricane hit
DEADLY AND dangerous Hurricane Dean has Jamaica in its firing line and predictions from the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida, are that the storm will hit Jamaica later this evening.
KSAC opens shelters
Twenty shelters in the Corporate Area have been opened by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC), in light of the impending passage of Hurricane Dean that is expected tohit the island this afternoon.
Fishers come ashore
WESTERN BUREAU: As the island braces for Hurricane Dean, members of the fishing industry are reporting a 100 per cent state of readiness in the event of its passage. Stakeholders within the fishing industry have created a structured action plan to reduce the cost of damage.
Ministry urges farmers to exercise extreme caution
In light of the threat posed by Hurricane Dean, the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands is advising all animal owners to exercise extreme caution to safeguard human life and livestock.
‘Dean’ could postpone voting of security forces
If damage associated with dangerous category Four Hurricane Dean is catastrophic, the security forces may not vote on Tuesday as planned.
Jamaicans stranded in Cayman
Jamaicans hoping to return home from Grand Cayman before Hurricane Dean, which is expected to hit that island on Monday, will have to wait until the storm blows over because of the absence of available flights.
30 Comments
August 19th, 2007 at 8:13 am
My prayers go out to you during this difficult and trying event…may God espepecially watch over the Lightbourne family and the Folkes family..
My prayers are with you all..
Autumn Streat
San Pedro, California
August 19th, 2007 at 8:14 am
Praying for you all.
Autumn Streat
August 19th, 2007 at 9:34 am
My prayers goes out to each and everyone in Jamaica may God bless and keep everyone safe.
August 19th, 2007 at 9:45 am
My thoughts and prayers are with the beloved people of Jamaica, especially the Kirlew family, the leaders of the nation and all my friends and their families. Stay strong and God will guide you through the storm. Remember that a nation that prays together – stays together.
Bless your hearts!
August 19th, 2007 at 10:33 am
I pray that God will protect everyone in Jamaica. With God all things are possible. We are a strong Nation; therefore, we will stand firm and not be destroyed by hurricane Dean. God is able to protect my family, friends, loveones and fellow Jamaican Citizens in this time of need. I cant wait to get back to Jamaica. I love my sweet sweet Jamaica!!!!!
August 19th, 2007 at 10:47 am
My prayers go out to everyone in Jamaica…I pray to God to keep my family and friends safe…All the weak and leaking roofs Gog will hold strong…I love my country and I wish you all the best.
August 19th, 2007 at 11:17 am
All we can do is pray. Honduras is with you Jamaica.
August 19th, 2007 at 11:26 am
i just want to say to the peole of jamaica esp south east saint elizabeth .. the witter family .. be strong .. and i love u guys ,,, mua from michelle in baltimore .. usa
August 19th, 2007 at 11:58 am
To all families back home, we are here supporting you. Jah will guide and protect you.
ONE LOVE
Fontaine Family
August 19th, 2007 at 11:59 am
Jamaica and all Jamaicans are on my mind at this time of impending danger and hardship. I pray for the safety and protection of lives especially for the Beckford, Pearce, Fisher, Rowe families in St Catherine and all my friends.
God is with all of you (Jamaicans) and He will help you to weather this storm.
“out of many, one people”
Andrea in Brampton, Ontario, Canada
August 19th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Keep low and hold tight to one another. Our prayers are with you. Best thoughts to our friends in Jamaica and loved ones at Hedo 3. Nick and Kerry from San Diego, CA
August 19th, 2007 at 12:20 pm
I hope that god will let the worst of the hurricane be turned away. I hope my wonderful husband is safe my sister and grandma too. All my friends and extended family please be safe through this agonizing time. Saw-Mill, Christiana and Cox Mountain, St. Catherine God will protect and keep you safe.
August 19th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
I just wanted to state that my heart and prayers go out to everyone in Jamaica… I love everyone of you…Special shout outs to the Brooks Family in St. Elizabeth and Clarendon, Sherdeana, Oshin, Shenque, Chantel, Shamur and Kevron. We love you very much and stay safe.
August 19th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
During this difficult time facing our country we want to send our love and support to all, especially the remaing strachans, luequees, coles and davis. Be safe.
ATL
August 19th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
To everyone in Jamaica…
Stay strong and together.
Jamaica is in our prayers.
Special prayers go out to my daughters and their dad (R Wright), family and friends in Mount pleasent, Petersfield and St. Catherines.
My thoughts are with each and everyone of you!
God Bless…
Toronto, ON, CAN
August 19th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
I said a prayer for Jamaica and all of the wonderful people there. All of the wonderful staff at Sandals Royal Caribbean. Stay safe.
August 19th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
god bless and protect you all
we pray for you
August 19th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
HIGHLY KING SELASSIE I IS WATCHING OVER OUR BLESSED LAND WE LOVE JAMAICA WE WILL GET PASS THIS AS WE GOT PAST ALL OUR PREVIOUS STORM WE ARE PRAYING FOR OUR PEOPLE AND OUR LAND GOD BLESS JAMAICA AND HOPING TO EMERGE FROM THIS IN A GOOD SHAPE RASTAFARI FOREVER
August 19th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
May the Lord continue to bless and watch over Jamaica and the Atkinson family. Chose the wrong time time to be away from my family. Praying that they remain safe. May the Fortis continue to be with them, the extended family, friends and other Jamaicans.
August 19th, 2007 at 2:30 pm
May God keep my beautiful island Jamaica safe.
I worry about what is is going to do to the majority of people who are already struggling and can barely make ends meet. We are watching and praying here in Canada.
August 19th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
I am not Jamaican i am Barbadian but i have made quite a few friends over there i just want everyone to know i dont usuall prayer but i am saying prayers for them and would be willing to help in any way posible.
August 19th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
Praying for you Menzie & Winsome and all the dear ones at Team Work Associates Christian Centre Mo Bay. We are right now commanding the hurricane to downgrade in Jesus Name and veer into the sea. Thank you Jesus.
August 19th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
Team Work Associates Christian Centre – Menzie & Wisome and all the team there we are praying for your complete safety in Jesus Name.
August 19th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
Also praying for thecomplete safety of all our friends there in Jamaica whichever part of the Island you live
August 19th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
One love to my fellow jamaicans may god shine his light on you all especially the Allen, Bailey,Thomas,Gillett-Chambers,Smalling,Reid,Lennon,Bloomfield families in Spanish Town. I want you to know that jamaicans abroad may not be there in flesh but we’re there in spirit and we’ll make it through this together, UNITED WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL. GOD BLESS YOU. I love you mom
August 19th, 2007 at 5:17 pm
We are praying for all of you down there in jamaica. Especially the Blake and Thompson family in Bog Walk and giblatore may god bless keep you all safe. love you ya all.
August 19th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
I pray that all of the people and animals come through this storm
without being harmed in any way.
Prayers from Calif…..
August 19th, 2007 at 8:58 pm
God Bless You Marva Shaw ! Your Fans in the States Pray for you !
August 19th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
I am praying that the storm will pass through jamaica without harming the people or destroying their properties, especially the Dawsons,Footes and the Thomas familys. The lord loves you so he will take care of you.
August 23rd, 2007 at 6:23 pm
My prayers are with the Jamaicans, especially my family in White Horses, St. Thomas.
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