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, according to Mr. Davis.
Melissa continues to drift north-northwestward with little change in intensity
The National Hurricane Center warns of heavy rain, life-threatening flooding, and strong winds for parts of Hispaniola and Jamaica through the weekend.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains in close contact with students in Jamaica.
- Bahamian Consul General in Jamaica Alveta Knight is monitoring the situation and ensuring Bahamians, especially students, are prepared.
Author's summary: Govt arranges evacuation flight for Bahamian students.
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