Jamaica records 4 Hurricane Melissa related deaths

Four people died during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa, yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in St. Elizabeth.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, but one is a woman and the others are men.

Head of the St. Elizabeth police Superintendent Coleridge Minto said two of the bodies were discovered in the Gallon Beach area.

Meanwhile, Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the tragedies.

He said the deceased are, by all indications, direct victims of the hurricane.

He expressed condolences  to the families and friends of the victims. 

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Prime Minister describes Black River as “ground zero”

Four people died during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa, yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in St. Elizabeth.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, but one is a woman and the others are men.

Head of the St. Elizabeth police Superintendent Coleridge Minto said two of the bodies were discovered in the Gallon Beach area.

Meanwhile, Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the tragedies.

He said the deceased are, by all indications, direct victims of the hurricane.

He expressed condolences  to the families and friends of the victims. 

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Flash Flood Watch discontinued

Four people died during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa, yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in St. Elizabeth.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, but one is a woman and the others are men.

Head of the St. Elizabeth police Superintendent Coleridge Minto said two of the bodies were discovered in the Gallon Beach area.

Meanwhile, Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the tragedies.

He said the deceased are, by all indications, direct victims of the hurricane.

He expressed condolences  to the families and friends of the victims. 

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Hurricane Melissa expected to make landfall at noon in St. Elizabeth

Four people died during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa, yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in St. Elizabeth.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, but one is a woman and the others are men.

Head of the St. Elizabeth police Superintendent Coleridge Minto said two of the bodies were discovered in the Gallon Beach area.

Meanwhile, Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the tragedies.

He said the deceased are, by all indications, direct victims of the hurricane.

He expressed condolences  to the families and friends of the victims. 

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Showers and thunderstorms forecast to begin affecting Jamaica late this evening or tomorrow, as Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch remain in effect

Four people died during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa, yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in St. Elizabeth.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, but one is a woman and the others are men.

Head of the St. Elizabeth police Superintendent Coleridge Minto said two of the bodies were discovered in the Gallon Beach area.

Meanwhile, Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the tragedies.

He said the deceased are, by all indications, direct victims of the hurricane.

He expressed condolences  to the families and friends of the victims. 

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TS Melissa could make landfall in Jamaica

Four people died during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa, yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in St. Elizabeth.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, but one is a woman and the others are men.

Head of the St. Elizabeth police Superintendent Coleridge Minto said two of the bodies were discovered in the Gallon Beach area.

Meanwhile, Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the tragedies.

He said the deceased are, by all indications, direct victims of the hurricane.

He expressed condolences  to the families and friends of the victims. 

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Edu Min still to decide on if schools will be open tomorrow  

Four people died during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa, yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in St. Elizabeth.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, but one is a woman and the others are men.

Head of the St. Elizabeth police Superintendent Coleridge Minto said two of the bodies were discovered in the Gallon Beach area.

Meanwhile, Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the tragedies.

He said the deceased are, by all indications, direct victims of the hurricane.

He expressed condolences  to the families and friends of the victims. 

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Opposition says it stands ready to work with the Gov’t as the country prepares for the storm, but says communication has been lacking

Four people died during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa, yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in St. Elizabeth.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, but one is a woman and the others are men.

Head of the St. Elizabeth police Superintendent Coleridge Minto said two of the bodies were discovered in the Gallon Beach area.

Meanwhile, Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the tragedies.

He said the deceased are, by all indications, direct victims of the hurricane.

He expressed condolences  to the families and friends of the victims. 

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Minister of Environment and Climate Change says emergency management teams on full alert

Four people died during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa, yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in St. Elizabeth.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, but one is a woman and the others are men.

Head of the St. Elizabeth police Superintendent Coleridge Minto said two of the bodies were discovered in the Gallon Beach area.

Meanwhile, Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the tragedies.

He said the deceased are, by all indications, direct victims of the hurricane.

He expressed condolences  to the families and friends of the victims. 

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Three people fatally shot by police in Linstead, St. Catherine last night

Four people died during the passage of category 5 Hurricane Melissa, yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in St. Elizabeth.

The identities of the deceased have not been released, but one is a woman and the others are men.

Head of the St. Elizabeth police Superintendent Coleridge Minto said two of the bodies were discovered in the Gallon Beach area.

Meanwhile, Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie has expressed sadness at the tragedies.

He said the deceased are, by all indications, direct victims of the hurricane.

He expressed condolences  to the families and friends of the victims. 

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