KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness on Wednesday will be surveying the damage done to the country due to the passage of Hurricane Melissa.

He will be visiting the most impacted parishes including Manchester, Westmoreland and St James as conditions allow.

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

Likewise, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton will be examining the damage to the hospital sector.

Telecommunications and Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is also conducting assessments with the country’s electricity provider, the Jamaica Public Service Company, and examining the extent of damage to the airports.

“As soon as they come back, we’ll be able to give you information and better guidance in relation to the damage,” Morris Dixon said.

She added, “In terms of schools…we are still getting the assessments from schools. We know there is significant damage in western Jamaica. We will get those details as soon as we can.”