Tufton urges Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours as Hurricane Melissa approaches

As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours, and to prioritise the safety of children.

Dr. Tufton recalled the death of a young man, who was washed away by floodwaters in Kingston, during the passage of hurricane beryl, last year.

The man was reportedly attempting to retrieve a football from a gully.

The minister noted that with another severe weather event threatening to impact the island, measures must be taken to reduce injury or death.

The minister was speaking during a special press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

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NSWMA says garbage collectors will continue working until Hurricane Melissa makes it unsafe to do so

As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours, and to prioritise the safety of children.

Dr. Tufton recalled the death of a young man, who was washed away by floodwaters in Kingston, during the passage of hurricane beryl, last year.

The man was reportedly attempting to retrieve a football from a gully.

The minister noted that with another severe weather event threatening to impact the island, measures must be taken to reduce injury or death.

The minister was speaking during a special press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

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Travellers urged to leave/enter Jamaica by today; NMIA will close this evening, decision pending for Sangster’s

As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours, and to prioritise the safety of children.

Dr. Tufton recalled the death of a young man, who was washed away by floodwaters in Kingston, during the passage of hurricane beryl, last year.

The man was reportedly attempting to retrieve a football from a gully.

The minister noted that with another severe weather event threatening to impact the island, measures must be taken to reduce injury or death.

The minister was speaking during a special press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

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Water Minister says it’s expected that 80% of NWC customers will have access to potable water within 72 hours of a storm

As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours, and to prioritise the safety of children.

Dr. Tufton recalled the death of a young man, who was washed away by floodwaters in Kingston, during the passage of hurricane beryl, last year.

The man was reportedly attempting to retrieve a football from a gully.

The minister noted that with another severe weather event threatening to impact the island, measures must be taken to reduce injury or death.

The minister was speaking during a special press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

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“There is never an absence of leadership” – PM Holness addresses concern over his apparent absence amidst preparation for TS Melissa

As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours, and to prioritise the safety of children.

Dr. Tufton recalled the death of a young man, who was washed away by floodwaters in Kingston, during the passage of hurricane beryl, last year.

The man was reportedly attempting to retrieve a football from a gully.

The minister noted that with another severe weather event threatening to impact the island, measures must be taken to reduce injury or death.

The minister was speaking during a special press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

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Hurricane Warning continues for Jamaica; Melissa expected to rapidly intensify today

As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours, and to prioritise the safety of children.

Dr. Tufton recalled the death of a young man, who was washed away by floodwaters in Kingston, during the passage of hurricane beryl, last year.

The man was reportedly attempting to retrieve a football from a gully.

The minister noted that with another severe weather event threatening to impact the island, measures must be taken to reduce injury or death.

The minister was speaking during a special press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

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All Jamaica Defence Force personnel in Haiti accounted for

As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours, and to prioritise the safety of children.

Dr. Tufton recalled the death of a young man, who was washed away by floodwaters in Kingston, during the passage of hurricane beryl, last year.

The man was reportedly attempting to retrieve a football from a gully.

The minister noted that with another severe weather event threatening to impact the island, measures must be taken to reduce injury or death.

The minister was speaking during a special press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

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JCF activates preparedness plan as TS Melissa approaches; steps being taken to protect residents and businesses

As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours, and to prioritise the safety of children.

Dr. Tufton recalled the death of a young man, who was washed away by floodwaters in Kingston, during the passage of hurricane beryl, last year.

The man was reportedly attempting to retrieve a football from a gully.

The minister noted that with another severe weather event threatening to impact the island, measures must be taken to reduce injury or death.

The minister was speaking during a special press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

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PM Holness says zero tolerance for price gouging during TS Melissa, Trade Order issued

As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours, and to prioritise the safety of children.

Dr. Tufton recalled the death of a young man, who was washed away by floodwaters in Kingston, during the passage of hurricane beryl, last year.

The man was reportedly attempting to retrieve a football from a gully.

The minister noted that with another severe weather event threatening to impact the island, measures must be taken to reduce injury or death.

The minister was speaking during a special press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

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Prime Minister declares Jamaica a threatened area under Disaster Risk Management Act as TS Melissa approaches

As Hurricane Melissa inches closer to the island, Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton is urging Jamaicans to avoid risky endeavours, and to prioritise the safety of children.

Dr. Tufton recalled the death of a young man, who was washed away by floodwaters in Kingston, during the passage of hurricane beryl, last year.

The man was reportedly attempting to retrieve a football from a gully.

The minister noted that with another severe weather event threatening to impact the island, measures must be taken to reduce injury or death.

The minister was speaking during a special press briefing at Jamaica House yesterday.

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