Some Jamaicans remain skeptical about TS Melissa others prepare

While some Jamaicans remain skeptical about Tropical Storm Melissa, others have gone into preparation mode, and are using the time to acquire supplies of food, or other essential items.

Checks by Irie Fm at businesses in Ocho Rios St. Ann, indicate, that at hardwares, persons are buying ply board, tarpaulin, nail and flash bands commonly called ‘stop leak’, for zinc roofs.

At Bascho Ocho Rios, Manager, Neville McIntosh says tarpaulins and lanterns are among items being purchased.

In the meantime, at General Foods Supermarket, bread shelves which were empty yesterday have some product, as deliveries were made today.

However, a store supervisor says people were moving the bread from the crates, even before they were placed on the shelves.

She adds that other items including candles and tin goods, are being sold quickly.

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All schools to remain in remote learning mode tomorrow as Tropical Storm Melissa continues its approach

While some Jamaicans remain skeptical about Tropical Storm Melissa, others have gone into preparation mode, and are using the time to acquire supplies of food, or other essential items.

Checks by Irie Fm at businesses in Ocho Rios St. Ann, indicate, that at hardwares, persons are buying ply board, tarpaulin, nail and flash bands commonly called ‘stop leak’, for zinc roofs.

At Bascho Ocho Rios, Manager, Neville McIntosh says tarpaulins and lanterns are among items being purchased.

In the meantime, at General Foods Supermarket, bread shelves which were empty yesterday have some product, as deliveries were made today.

However, a store supervisor says people were moving the bread from the crates, even before they were placed on the shelves.

She adds that other items including candles and tin goods, are being sold quickly.

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JPS says Jamaicans should plan for outages during Melissa’s passage

While some Jamaicans remain skeptical about Tropical Storm Melissa, others have gone into preparation mode, and are using the time to acquire supplies of food, or other essential items.

Checks by Irie Fm at businesses in Ocho Rios St. Ann, indicate, that at hardwares, persons are buying ply board, tarpaulin, nail and flash bands commonly called ‘stop leak’, for zinc roofs.

At Bascho Ocho Rios, Manager, Neville McIntosh says tarpaulins and lanterns are among items being purchased.

In the meantime, at General Foods Supermarket, bread shelves which were empty yesterday have some product, as deliveries were made today.

However, a store supervisor says people were moving the bread from the crates, even before they were placed on the shelves.

She adds that other items including candles and tin goods, are being sold quickly.

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$200M drain cleaning programme activated spanning parishes from eastern Jamaica to St. Elizabeth

While some Jamaicans remain skeptical about Tropical Storm Melissa, others have gone into preparation mode, and are using the time to acquire supplies of food, or other essential items.

Checks by Irie Fm at businesses in Ocho Rios St. Ann, indicate, that at hardwares, persons are buying ply board, tarpaulin, nail and flash bands commonly called ‘stop leak’, for zinc roofs.

At Bascho Ocho Rios, Manager, Neville McIntosh says tarpaulins and lanterns are among items being purchased.

In the meantime, at General Foods Supermarket, bread shelves which were empty yesterday have some product, as deliveries were made today.

However, a store supervisor says people were moving the bread from the crates, even before they were placed on the shelves.

She adds that other items including candles and tin goods, are being sold quickly.

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Local authorities on alert as they pay close attention to weather over the coming days

While some Jamaicans remain skeptical about Tropical Storm Melissa, others have gone into preparation mode, and are using the time to acquire supplies of food, or other essential items.

Checks by Irie Fm at businesses in Ocho Rios St. Ann, indicate, that at hardwares, persons are buying ply board, tarpaulin, nail and flash bands commonly called ‘stop leak’, for zinc roofs.

At Bascho Ocho Rios, Manager, Neville McIntosh says tarpaulins and lanterns are among items being purchased.

In the meantime, at General Foods Supermarket, bread shelves which were empty yesterday have some product, as deliveries were made today.

However, a store supervisor says people were moving the bread from the crates, even before they were placed on the shelves.

She adds that other items including candles and tin goods, are being sold quickly.

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Jamaica under severe weather alert

While some Jamaicans remain skeptical about Tropical Storm Melissa, others have gone into preparation mode, and are using the time to acquire supplies of food, or other essential items.

Checks by Irie Fm at businesses in Ocho Rios St. Ann, indicate, that at hardwares, persons are buying ply board, tarpaulin, nail and flash bands commonly called ‘stop leak’, for zinc roofs.

At Bascho Ocho Rios, Manager, Neville McIntosh says tarpaulins and lanterns are among items being purchased.

In the meantime, at General Foods Supermarket, bread shelves which were empty yesterday have some product, as deliveries were made today.

However, a store supervisor says people were moving the bread from the crates, even before they were placed on the shelves.

She adds that other items including candles and tin goods, are being sold quickly.

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Head of Correctional Services says 30 to 50% of incarcerated persons lack basic numeracy or literacy skills

While some Jamaicans remain skeptical about Tropical Storm Melissa, others have gone into preparation mode, and are using the time to acquire supplies of food, or other essential items.

Checks by Irie Fm at businesses in Ocho Rios St. Ann, indicate, that at hardwares, persons are buying ply board, tarpaulin, nail and flash bands commonly called ‘stop leak’, for zinc roofs.

At Bascho Ocho Rios, Manager, Neville McIntosh says tarpaulins and lanterns are among items being purchased.

In the meantime, at General Foods Supermarket, bread shelves which were empty yesterday have some product, as deliveries were made today.

However, a store supervisor says people were moving the bread from the crates, even before they were placed on the shelves.

She adds that other items including candles and tin goods, are being sold quickly.

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Met Office issues severe weather alert

While some Jamaicans remain skeptical about Tropical Storm Melissa, others have gone into preparation mode, and are using the time to acquire supplies of food, or other essential items.

Checks by Irie Fm at businesses in Ocho Rios St. Ann, indicate, that at hardwares, persons are buying ply board, tarpaulin, nail and flash bands commonly called ‘stop leak’, for zinc roofs.

At Bascho Ocho Rios, Manager, Neville McIntosh says tarpaulins and lanterns are among items being purchased.

In the meantime, at General Foods Supermarket, bread shelves which were empty yesterday have some product, as deliveries were made today.

However, a store supervisor says people were moving the bread from the crates, even before they were placed on the shelves.

She adds that other items including candles and tin goods, are being sold quickly.

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Governor General to move forward with appointments of two key positions at the Integrity Commission

While some Jamaicans remain skeptical about Tropical Storm Melissa, others have gone into preparation mode, and are using the time to acquire supplies of food, or other essential items.

Checks by Irie Fm at businesses in Ocho Rios St. Ann, indicate, that at hardwares, persons are buying ply board, tarpaulin, nail and flash bands commonly called ‘stop leak’, for zinc roofs.

At Bascho Ocho Rios, Manager, Neville McIntosh says tarpaulins and lanterns are among items being purchased.

In the meantime, at General Foods Supermarket, bread shelves which were empty yesterday have some product, as deliveries were made today.

However, a store supervisor says people were moving the bread from the crates, even before they were placed on the shelves.

She adds that other items including candles and tin goods, are being sold quickly.

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3 soldiers among 6 people being treated at hospital following crash in Downtown Kingston, this morning

While some Jamaicans remain skeptical about Tropical Storm Melissa, others have gone into preparation mode, and are using the time to acquire supplies of food, or other essential items.

Checks by Irie Fm at businesses in Ocho Rios St. Ann, indicate, that at hardwares, persons are buying ply board, tarpaulin, nail and flash bands commonly called ‘stop leak’, for zinc roofs.

At Bascho Ocho Rios, Manager, Neville McIntosh says tarpaulins and lanterns are among items being purchased.

In the meantime, at General Foods Supermarket, bread shelves which were empty yesterday have some product, as deliveries were made today.

However, a store supervisor says people were moving the bread from the crates, even before they were placed on the shelves.

She adds that other items including candles and tin goods, are being sold quickly.

Read More