Evacuation Flight for Bahamian Students in Jamaica
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.
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to
"intensify over the coming days", with Jamaica under a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in close contact with students in Jamaica and will provide further updates.
- The National Hurricane Center warns of heavy rain, life-threatening flooding, and strong winds for parts of Hispaniola and Jamaica through the weekend.
Bahamian Consul General in Jamaica Alveta Knight is monitoring the situation closely and ensuring Bahamians, especially students, are prepared.
Author's summary: Evacuation flight arranged for Bahamian students.