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Farmers urged to secure livestock as tropical depression closes in
With impending severe weather expected to hit the country in a few hours, farmers are being urged to secure their livestock and prepare
Tropical Storm Watch declared for Jamaica
A tropical storm watch is now in effect for Jamaica as tropical depression #9 continues to strengthen over the central Caribbean sea
Fisherfolk preparing for approaching weather system
Some fishermen across the country have begun preparations in light of the approaching weather system.   The Meteorological Office
Preparations in high gear for Tropical Depression #9
Preparations are in high gear for the weather system that is predicted to impact the island over the weekend.   Tropical
Schools used as shelters to end classes early in preparation for weather system
As the country prepares for the possible impact of a weather system starting this weekend, the education ministry has instructed
Severe weather alert remains in effect for Jamaica
The Met service says a severe weather alert remains in effect for the island. The Met service says tropical depression #9 has formed
St Ann police highlight issues with sexual harassment and illegal massages in White River
Sexual harassment and illegal massages, were among the issues discussed with raft captains, during a meeting, hosted by the St Ann
Sentencing for Rushane Barnett set for October 20, death penalty removed
Rushane Barnett who confessed to killing five of his relatives in Clarendon in June, no longer has the death penalty over his head.