KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) says all UDC offices and attractions across the island will be temporarily closed as of Friday, October 24, 2025, and will remain closed until weather conditions allow for safe resumption of operations.

This precautionary measure is being taken to safeguard staff, patrons and properties as the corporation prepares for the potential impact of the weather conditions associated with Tropical Storm Melissa.

The closures apply to all major attractions operated by the UDC and its subsidiaries, including the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls and Park, Green Grotto Caves, Ocho Rios Bay Beach, and Turtle River Park in St Ann; Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay; Bluefields Beach and Long Bay Beach Park in Westmoreland; and Reach Falls in Portland.

The measure also extends to the Jamaica Conference Centre, the St Ann Development Company, the Ocho Rios Commercial Centre, Runaway Bay Water Company, as well as the corporation’s Montego Bay and Negril offices and the UDC head office.

According to the UDC, each entity has activated its emergency procedures to secure assets, protect critical infrastructure and ensure that all safety protocols are followed ahead of the storm’s arrival.

The UDC is encouraging members of the public to remain vigilant and to stay informed by following official updates from the Meteorological Service of Jamaica and the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM).

Updates regarding the reopening of UDC offices and attractions will be shared through official media releases and its social media platforms once it is safe to resume operations.