All the business places in May Pen are closed with the exception of hardware stores and just a few wholesales, as persons are still in the preparation process for the storm. The weather is overcast but no rainfall or wind. There is still just a calm with persons waiting for the hurricane to hit or […]
Powerful winds from Tropical Storm Gustav slammed into Manchioneal in Portland lifting roofs and dumping debris on the roadway. At least one road way has been completely blocked. The road leading from Long Bay to the sea side community of Manchioneal is covered with huge piles of sand and pieces of zinc and other debris. […]
Community Areas Evacuate to Shelter Assembly Point Portmore Passage Fort Portmore HEART Academy 1. Passagefort Gospel Assembly, 2. Passagefort Football Field Westchester Portmore HEART Academy 1. Westchester Community Centre, 2. Edgewater Baptist Church Portsmouth Gregory Park Primary and Junior High 1. Portsmouth Primary School, Waterford Southborough Primary School, 2. Waterford Infant School, 3. Waterford Primary, 4. Waterford High School Independence […]
The regular activities in Ocho Rios, St Ann did not depict what was expected of a parish where there are genuine concerns that heavy rains could seriously affect the tourism product. The capital was busy as usual with persons shopping and enjoying the hospitality of a city mired in tourism. Fern Gully, an area that […]
There have been sprinkles of rain since 9.30 a.m. this morning in Westmoreland. Reports coming out of the parish suggested that most stations will be opened until around 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. today.
Due to weather conditions associated with Hurricane Gustav, the US Embassy in Kingston has suspended all operations, including visa services, for today, Thursday, August 28, 2008. Additionally, the embassy will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of American Labor Day.
The Bureau of Standards advises that all its offices will be closed to the public immediately as a result of the very likely passage of Hurricane Gustav. The public will be advised of the reopening of offices via the electronic media. The Bureau encourages all Jamaicans to be safe, and to exercise care and consideration […]
Over in Manchester there has been very little to report with the exception of persons flocking shops in anticipation of a long battle with the lingering, tropical storm, just off Jamaica’s coast. According to reports coming out of the parish, disaster coordinators and shelter managers are on high alert but the squalls of rain have […]
Due to the threat posed by Tropical Storm Gustav, all activities at the Mona Campus of The University of the West Indies will be suspended at 10 a.m. today, and the Campus will remain closed tomorrow in the event that Gustav hits Jamaica. Members of staff should ensure that their departments are secured. Essential services and […]
All ports and docking stations across the island have been closed as a precautionary measure, due to the threat of Tropical Strom Gustav. The Coast Guard’s Pilot Office told The Gleaner that no ships would be leaving or arriving in the island, as the Tropical Storm still lingers near the island. Due to the Hurricane […]
