On September 10-12, 2004, the centre of Ivan passed near Jamaica, causing significant wind and flood damage. Looters were reported roaming the streets of Jamaica’s capital city, Kingston (which appeared deserted), robbing emergency workers at gunpoint. Overall, 17 people were killed in Jamaica and 18,000 people were left homeless as a result of […]
Residents of Kintyre Close near to the Hope River speak to the Gleaner after the passage of Tropical Storm Gustav.
The bridge that passes over the Hope River, in Harbour View was damaged as a result of the strong winds and rain associated with Tropical Storm Gustav. However, Jamaican’s still went about their daily chores and to work, even before the Bailey Bridge was complete.
There are currently three operating in the Caribbean region . Tropical Storm Hanna, Tropical Storm Josephine and Hurricane Ike (category 3). Click here if you want to find out more about their possible impact – Tracking Hanna, Ike and Joesphine
Tacky High School A team from the Gleaner toured the parish of St Mary as part of its ‘Back To School’ coverage today. Look out for the full report in tomorrow’s Jamaica Gleaner as we speak with the principals and vice principals of the affected schools. Exclusive audio and video footage will also be on […]
Tropical Storm Hanna, located southwest of the Turks and Caicos Islands, currently extends a Trough into the Central Caribbean that is expected to influence the weather across Jamaica today and tomorrow. This trough, along with outer bands of Hanna, is producing a broad area of cloudiness that will result in light to moderate and at […]
The Gleaner, Power 106FM and www.go-jamaica.com would like to assist the utility companies of Jamaica to help the public. Can you leave a comment if your community is without light or water or blocked off as a result of land slippage? You do not need to leave your name. We just need the name of […]
Below is a listing of schools in Jamaica that will not open tomorrow as a result of damage. Schools with significant damage to the roof: Fair Prospect Primary Fair Prospect High Manchioneal All-Age Islington High Reach All-Age Happy Grove High St Mary High Tacky High School Lime Hall Primary August Town Primary Schools that are […]
Chief Education Officer, Jasper Lawrence said some schools will not open on Wednesday as scheduled due to significant damage associated with Tropical Storm Gustav. Mr. Lawrence said the Ministry is now in the process of compiling a list of those schools. He said the schools would resume on a phased basis. He said the Office […]
The National Water Commission (NWC) said service has been restored to all major plants across the island. Communications Manager at the NWC, Charles Buchanan, said the commission has been finding it difficult to access some rural communities. He said water should be restored to communities served by the Hope River Plant by Wednesday. According to […]
