KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica has issued an “all-clear” following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. This means that all utility companies should commence restoration and recovery operations across the island.

The update was provided by Information Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon during a media conference on Wednesday.

“Crews from the JPS (Jamaica Public Service), NWC (National Water Commission), NWA (National Works Agency), and also our telecommunications companies and other critical services have now and will be advised to mobilise immediately to restore electricity, water and communication networks,” Morris Dixon said.

She continued, “We are also asking and encouraging entities like our supermarkets, our wholesales and gas stations and pharmacies, particularly in those areas that have been less affected, we are asking you to open and allow communitities to have access to these essential goods and services.”

Morris Dixon reminded Jamaicans to exercise caution on the road especially where there are downed powerlines, debris and flooding.