“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation” – Environment Minister on Tropical Storm Melissa

“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation”.

That’s the statement from Environment Minister Matthew Samuda, during this morning’s press conference on Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House.

The Minister assured citizens that they will be updated on the weather system regularly and that
all agencies are on high alert.

Mr. Samuda also noted that the Government, through the National Water Commission, has engaged emergency protocols regarding hospitals and infirmaries.

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St. Andrew West Rural MP condemns chopping death of woman in Rose Hill District, St. Andrew

“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation”.

That’s the statement from Environment Minister Matthew Samuda, during this morning’s press conference on Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House.

The Minister assured citizens that they will be updated on the weather system regularly and that
all agencies are on high alert.

Mr. Samuda also noted that the Government, through the National Water Commission, has engaged emergency protocols regarding hospitals and infirmaries.

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Farmers urged to coordinate with Area Agricultural Protection Units to prevent theft as Jamaica monitors Tropical Storm Melissa

“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation”.

That’s the statement from Environment Minister Matthew Samuda, during this morning’s press conference on Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House.

The Minister assured citizens that they will be updated on the weather system regularly and that
all agencies are on high alert.

Mr. Samuda also noted that the Government, through the National Water Commission, has engaged emergency protocols regarding hospitals and infirmaries.

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Melissa moving very slowly across the Central Caribbean Sea; Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Jamaica

“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation”.

That’s the statement from Environment Minister Matthew Samuda, during this morning’s press conference on Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House.

The Minister assured citizens that they will be updated on the weather system regularly and that
all agencies are on high alert.

Mr. Samuda also noted that the Government, through the National Water Commission, has engaged emergency protocols regarding hospitals and infirmaries.

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Gov’t, Met Service, ODPEM to give update on Tropical Storm Melissa preparations this morning

“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation”.

That’s the statement from Environment Minister Matthew Samuda, during this morning’s press conference on Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House.

The Minister assured citizens that they will be updated on the weather system regularly and that
all agencies are on high alert.

Mr. Samuda also noted that the Government, through the National Water Commission, has engaged emergency protocols regarding hospitals and infirmaries.

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Tropical Storm Watch continues for Jamaica as Melissa slows down across the Central Caribbean Sea

“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation”.

That’s the statement from Environment Minister Matthew Samuda, during this morning’s press conference on Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House.

The Minister assured citizens that they will be updated on the weather system regularly and that
all agencies are on high alert.

Mr. Samuda also noted that the Government, through the National Water Commission, has engaged emergency protocols regarding hospitals and infirmaries.

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Jamaica placed under Tropical Storm Watch

“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation”.

That’s the statement from Environment Minister Matthew Samuda, during this morning’s press conference on Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House.

The Minister assured citizens that they will be updated on the weather system regularly and that
all agencies are on high alert.

Mr. Samuda also noted that the Government, through the National Water Commission, has engaged emergency protocols regarding hospitals and infirmaries.

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Several agencies probing reports of fish kill along Palisadoes strip in Kingston

“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation”.

That’s the statement from Environment Minister Matthew Samuda, during this morning’s press conference on Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House.

The Minister assured citizens that they will be updated on the weather system regularly and that
all agencies are on high alert.

Mr. Samuda also noted that the Government, through the National Water Commission, has engaged emergency protocols regarding hospitals and infirmaries.

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Meteorological Service extends severe weather alert until 6:00 a.m. tomorrow

“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation”.

That’s the statement from Environment Minister Matthew Samuda, during this morning’s press conference on Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House.

The Minister assured citizens that they will be updated on the weather system regularly and that
all agencies are on high alert.

Mr. Samuda also noted that the Government, through the National Water Commission, has engaged emergency protocols regarding hospitals and infirmaries.

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Jamaican man fined over JMD $1.2M for cannabis offences in Barbados

“It’s certainly not a time for panic, but it is the time for preparation”.

That’s the statement from Environment Minister Matthew Samuda, during this morning’s press conference on Tropical Storm Melissa at Jamaica House.

The Minister assured citizens that they will be updated on the weather system regularly and that
all agencies are on high alert.

Mr. Samuda also noted that the Government, through the National Water Commission, has engaged emergency protocols regarding hospitals and infirmaries.

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