KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) has announced the reopening of all its offices, attractions, and facilities on Wednesday, following the passage of Tropical Storm Rafael.
In a news release, the corporation said that safety assessments have been completed at all UDC-managed locations after the storm, ensuring they are ready and safe for the return of staff and visitors. This includes attractions such as Reach Falls in Portland, Turtle River Park in St Ann, and UDC-operated craft markets.

Also up and running following thorough assessments, are all beaches managed by the UDC, including Dunn’s River Falls and Park, Bluefields Beach, Long Bay Beach, Harmony Beach, and Ocho Rios Bay Beach, the UDC said.

The state agency added that its corporate office in Kingston, the Jamaica Conference Centre main office, and the St Ann Development Company (SADCo) main office have also reopened, along with other previously closed sites, including the Runaway Bay Water Company customer service centres in Caymanas, St Catherine, and Runaway Bay, St Ann.

Additionally, locations that remained open during the storm—including the general section of Dunn’s River Falls and Park, Green Grotto Caves and Attractions in St Ann, the Ocho Rios Commercial Centre, Runaway Bay Water Company operations (except for previously closed customer service centres), Negril main office, Western Region main office, and Harmony Beach Park main office—will continue their usual operations.