Jamaica is bracing for the full force of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with winds of 165 mph. Melissa is expected to hit the island tonight as one of the strongest hurricanes in its history. The Meteorological Service of Jamaica said in its latest update that Melissa’s
The Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) has responded to public concerns over the recent transfer of senior magistrates across Belize. In a statement, the JLSC described the moves as routine, saying they are "in keeping with Regulation 128 of the Judicial and Legal Services Regulations."
Tensions are rising in the Caribbean as Venezuela is accusing Trinidad and Tobago of staging a U.S.-backed military provocation, while the Kamla Persad-Bissessar government strongly denies any hostile intent. On Sunday, the USS Gravely, a U.S. Navy destroyer, docked in Port of Spain for joint training
Jamaican authorities have activated emergency shelters and issued evacuation orders for low-lying and coastal communities.
Hurricane Melissa has unleashed deadly floods and landslides across Haiti and the Dominican Republic as the powerful Category 4 storm continues to crawl through the Caribbean. The Weather Channel reported that at least three people were killed in Haiti by landslides and falling trees. In the
Hurricane Melissa has slowed its crawl south of Jamaica. Jamaican officials have warned of catastrophic damage as the powerful Category 4 storm closes in towards the island. Local news outlets report that heavy rains and fierce winds are already battering eastern parishes, including Portland, St Thomas,
Health and Wellness Minister Kevin Bernard has ordered a full investigation into the death of a 92-year-old man who was reportedly left waiting for nearly an hour before receiving medical attention at the Northern Regional Hospital (NRH). Bernard said it is “deeply concerning to learn of
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Culture and Immigration says it has been in close communication with its Jamaican counterpart following growing safety concerns about Belizean nationals studying in Jamaica, as the island braces for the impact of powerful Hurricane Melissa.
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 1 storm with 75 mph winds on Saturday afternoon. The storm has put Jamaica and Caribbean residents, including Belizeans, on high alert. The storm is centred 145 miles southeast of Kingston and moving at just 1 mph. Rapid intensification is
Jamaica is on high alert as Tropical Storm Melissa is forecast to intensify into a hurricane and threaten catastrophic wind damage, flooding, and storm surge early next week. Melissa is now packing winds up to 70 mph and is located about 155 miles southeast of Kingston.
