Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis has instructed Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell and Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper to arrange an evacuation flight for Bahamian students in Kingston due to Tropical Storm Melissa.
The storm is expected to
intensify over the coming days, with Jamaica under a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains in close contact with students in Jamaica and will provide further updates.
The National Hurricane Center reports that
Melissa continues to drift north-northwestward with little change in intensity. Bahamian Consul General in Jamaica Alveta Knight is monitoring the situation closely, ensuring Bahamians, especially students, are prepared.
Author's summary: Govt arranges evacuation flight for Bahamian students in Jamaica due to Tropical Storm Melissa.