Non-essential government offices will reopen today

Non-essential government offices will reopen today.

This was decided based on consultations with the MET service and ODPEM.

A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica.

As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing difficulties are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors or the heads of their entities as soon as possible.

It says policy directives have been given to ensure flexibility will be provided to support employees in their return to work.

Given these unique circumstances, non-attendance today due to being affected by hurricane Melissa will not be placed on record and no public servant will have their leave balance charged if they need to remain at home.

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

Non-essential government offices will reopen today.

This was decided based on consultations with the MET service and ODPEM.

A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica.

As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing difficulties are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors or the heads of their entities as soon as possible.

It says policy directives have been given to ensure flexibility will be provided to support employees in their return to work.

Given these unique circumstances, non-attendance today due to being affected by hurricane Melissa will not be placed on record and no public servant will have their leave balance charged if they need to remain at home.

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Health sector continues to operate in emergency mode

Non-essential government offices will reopen today.

This was decided based on consultations with the MET service and ODPEM.

A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica.

As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing difficulties are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors or the heads of their entities as soon as possible.

It says policy directives have been given to ensure flexibility will be provided to support employees in their return to work.

Given these unique circumstances, non-attendance today due to being affected by hurricane Melissa will not be placed on record and no public servant will have their leave balance charged if they need to remain at home.

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Hurricane Melissa begins to turn towards Jamaica

Non-essential government offices will reopen today.

This was decided based on consultations with the MET service and ODPEM.

A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica.

As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing difficulties are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors or the heads of their entities as soon as possible.

It says policy directives have been given to ensure flexibility will be provided to support employees in their return to work.

Given these unique circumstances, non-attendance today due to being affected by hurricane Melissa will not be placed on record and no public servant will have their leave balance charged if they need to remain at home.

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Government orders evacuation of 7 communities with immediate effect

Non-essential government offices will reopen today.

This was decided based on consultations with the MET service and ODPEM.

A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica.

As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing difficulties are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors or the heads of their entities as soon as possible.

It says policy directives have been given to ensure flexibility will be provided to support employees in their return to work.

Given these unique circumstances, non-attendance today due to being affected by hurricane Melissa will not be placed on record and no public servant will have their leave balance charged if they need to remain at home.

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

Non-essential government offices will reopen today.

This was decided based on consultations with the MET service and ODPEM.

A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica.

As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing difficulties are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors or the heads of their entities as soon as possible.

It says policy directives have been given to ensure flexibility will be provided to support employees in their return to work.

Given these unique circumstances, non-attendance today due to being affected by hurricane Melissa will not be placed on record and no public servant will have their leave balance charged if they need to remain at home.

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Hurricane warning remains in effect for Jamaica as Melissa intensifies

Non-essential government offices will reopen today.

This was decided based on consultations with the MET service and ODPEM.

A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica.

As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing difficulties are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors or the heads of their entities as soon as possible.

It says policy directives have been given to ensure flexibility will be provided to support employees in their return to work.

Given these unique circumstances, non-attendance today due to being affected by hurricane Melissa will not be placed on record and no public servant will have their leave balance charged if they need to remain at home.

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Some Jamaicans remain skeptical about TS Melissa others prepare

Non-essential government offices will reopen today.

This was decided based on consultations with the MET service and ODPEM.

A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica.

As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing difficulties are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors or the heads of their entities as soon as possible.

It says policy directives have been given to ensure flexibility will be provided to support employees in their return to work.

Given these unique circumstances, non-attendance today due to being affected by hurricane Melissa will not be placed on record and no public servant will have their leave balance charged if they need to remain at home.

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

Non-essential government offices will reopen today.

This was decided based on consultations with the MET service and ODPEM.

A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica.

As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing difficulties are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors or the heads of their entities as soon as possible.

It says policy directives have been given to ensure flexibility will be provided to support employees in their return to work.

Given these unique circumstances, non-attendance today due to being affected by hurricane Melissa will not be placed on record and no public servant will have their leave balance charged if they need to remain at home.

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

Non-essential government offices will reopen today.

This was decided based on consultations with the MET service and ODPEM.

A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says hurricane Melissa was an unprecedented category 5 weather event that made direct passage over western Jamaica.

As a result, non-essential public sector employees facing difficulties are encouraged to communicate with their supervisors or the heads of their entities as soon as possible.

It says policy directives have been given to ensure flexibility will be provided to support employees in their return to work.

Given these unique circumstances, non-attendance today due to being affected by hurricane Melissa will not be placed on record and no public servant will have their leave balance charged if they need to remain at home.

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