Jamaica's transport minister ordered Kingston's main airport to shut down on late Saturday as Tropical Storm Melissa approaches the island nation. Norman Manley International Airport will accept its last arrival at 8 p.m., though officials plan to accommodate delayed flights before suspending all operations. Daryl Vaz said authorities will decide whether to close Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay after a 2 p.m. meeting on Saturday.
Vaz signed an order allowing toll booths to operate during the storm, with implementation likely on Monday. Emergency services and residents checking property will gain free access to toll roads after the weather system passes. The Jamaica Urban Transit Company stands ready to assist with evacuations if necessary. Vaz urged travelers to reschedule their trips and complete them on Saturday before conditions deteriorate across the Caribbean island.
Vaz signed an order allowing toll booths to operate during the storm, with implementation likely on Monday. Emergency services and residents checking property will gain free access to toll roads after the weather system passes. The Jamaica Urban Transit Company stands ready to assist with evacuations if necessary. Vaz urged travelers to reschedule their trips and complete them on Saturday before conditions deteriorate across the Caribbean island.
