Death toll from Hurricane Melissa likely to rise

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa is likely to rise as the authorities have received credible reports that  more bodies have been found.

Up to last night 19 deaths had been confirmed.

Eight (8) in St. Elizabeth, 2 in St. James including a child and 9 in Westmoreland.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says  reports have come of 5 more bodies, yet to be confirmed by the police.

Search and rescue teams are continuing search efforts

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More communities expected to have electricity restored by Sunday

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa is likely to rise as the authorities have received credible reports that  more bodies have been found.

Up to last night 19 deaths had been confirmed.

Eight (8) in St. Elizabeth, 2 in St. James including a child and 9 in Westmoreland.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says  reports have come of 5 more bodies, yet to be confirmed by the police.

Search and rescue teams are continuing search efforts

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JPS reports extensive damage to infrastructure following Hurricane Melissa

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa is likely to rise as the authorities have received credible reports that  more bodies have been found.

Up to last night 19 deaths had been confirmed.

Eight (8) in St. Elizabeth, 2 in St. James including a child and 9 in Westmoreland.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says  reports have come of 5 more bodies, yet to be confirmed by the police.

Search and rescue teams are continuing search efforts

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Non-essential government offices will reopen today

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa is likely to rise as the authorities have received credible reports that  more bodies have been found.

Up to last night 19 deaths had been confirmed.

Eight (8) in St. Elizabeth, 2 in St. James including a child and 9 in Westmoreland.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says  reports have come of 5 more bodies, yet to be confirmed by the police.

Search and rescue teams are continuing search efforts

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Golding says Jamaicans can rebuild communities and rise stronger by working together

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa is likely to rise as the authorities have received credible reports that  more bodies have been found.

Up to last night 19 deaths had been confirmed.

Eight (8) in St. Elizabeth, 2 in St. James including a child and 9 in Westmoreland.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says  reports have come of 5 more bodies, yet to be confirmed by the police.

Search and rescue teams are continuing search efforts

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Health sector continues to operate in emergency mode

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa is likely to rise as the authorities have received credible reports that  more bodies have been found.

Up to last night 19 deaths had been confirmed.

Eight (8) in St. Elizabeth, 2 in St. James including a child and 9 in Westmoreland.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says  reports have come of 5 more bodies, yet to be confirmed by the police.

Search and rescue teams are continuing search efforts

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Hurricane Melissa begins to turn towards Jamaica

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa is likely to rise as the authorities have received credible reports that  more bodies have been found.

Up to last night 19 deaths had been confirmed.

Eight (8) in St. Elizabeth, 2 in St. James including a child and 9 in Westmoreland.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says  reports have come of 5 more bodies, yet to be confirmed by the police.

Search and rescue teams are continuing search efforts

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Government orders evacuation of 7 communities with immediate effect

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa is likely to rise as the authorities have received credible reports that  more bodies have been found.

Up to last night 19 deaths had been confirmed.

Eight (8) in St. Elizabeth, 2 in St. James including a child and 9 in Westmoreland.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says  reports have come of 5 more bodies, yet to be confirmed by the police.

Search and rescue teams are continuing search efforts

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Rural school buses to be used to facilitate movement of persons following evacuation order

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa is likely to rise as the authorities have received credible reports that  more bodies have been found.

Up to last night 19 deaths had been confirmed.

Eight (8) in St. Elizabeth, 2 in St. James including a child and 9 in Westmoreland.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says  reports have come of 5 more bodies, yet to be confirmed by the police.

Search and rescue teams are continuing search efforts

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Hurricane warning remains in effect for Jamaica as Melissa intensifies

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa is likely to rise as the authorities have received credible reports that  more bodies have been found.

Up to last night 19 deaths had been confirmed.

Eight (8) in St. Elizabeth, 2 in St. James including a child and 9 in Westmoreland.

Information Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says  reports have come of 5 more bodies, yet to be confirmed by the police.

Search and rescue teams are continuing search efforts

Read More