The tropical storm warning for Jamaica was discontinued at noon today, as the centre of Tropical Storm Rafael continues to move away from the island.  However, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) has advised...

The National Water Commission (NWC) says several of its systems have been impacted by Tropical Storm Rafael.  It says while most major systems are still operational, initial assessments show that some customers are now experiencing temporary...

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As Tropical Storm Rafael moves close to the southern coastline of Jamaica and strengthens, the Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for the island. This means that tropical storm conditions, including strong winds, heavy rainfall and minor...

Government offices will remain closed today as inclement weather conditions across the island are expected to persist. The Office of the Prime Minister says public sector workers who are able to work remotely are encouraged to continue their duties...

The Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) says some of its customers are currently without electricity, as a result of sustained rainfall and strong winds from Tropical Storm Rafael. “It is much too early to determine the full impact...

The centre of Tropical Storm Rafael has started to move away from the western coast of Jamaica, however, a tropical storm warning remains in effect for the island. At 7:00 a.m. the centre of Tropical Storm Rafael was located near latitude 17.4...

The management of Sangster International Airport has advised that while the airport remains open for operations, some flights scheduled for today have been cancelled due to Tropical Storm Rafael. The following are the affected...

An American soldier wounded during Washington’s Gaza pier mission in May has reportedly died Read Full Article at RT.com

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New Delhi and Beijing announced a border truce ahead of the BRISC Summit in Kazan last month Read Full Article at RT.com

Divisions over economic and budgetary policy are undermining the stability of Germany’s governing coalition, Deutsche Welle has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

IDF jets have targeted an intelligence headquarters and a weapons depot belonging to the Shia militia, the Israeli military has said Read Full Article at RT.com