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News Jamaica » Saint James: ‘It’s really bad’: Jamaica’s St. James parish feels Hurricane Melissa’s devastating power

News channel or source: https://www.local10.com/news/world/2025/10/30/jamaicas-st-james-parish-feels-hurricane-melissas-destructive-force/

Published on: Thursday 30 October 2025

Law enforcement blocked the entrance to the Sangster International Airport, east of Montego Bay, where some tourists were eager to go back home. The airport opened to receive foreign disaster relief, ...

News Jamaica » Saint James: Jamaica is calling: What travelers need to know before they go

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/general/jamaica-is-calling-what-travelers-need-to-know-before-they-go/ar-AA284y7j

Published on: Thursday 16 July 2026

Between reggae music and its distinct culinary flavors, Jamaica can be found on nearly every corner of the world.

News Jamaica » Saint James: Jamaica tightens security in St. James Parish

News channel or source: https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Jamaica-tightens-security-in-St-James-Parish

Published on: Sunday 21 January 2018

A recent escalation in gang-related violent crime in sections of St. James Parish, where Montego Bay is located, prompted the Jamaican government to proclaim a state of public emergency in the parish ...

News Jamaica » Saint James: State of Emergency Declared for St. James Parish, Jamaica

News channel or source: https://www.travelagentcentral.com/destinations/state-emergency-declared-for-st-james-parish-jamaica

Published on: Thursday 18 January 2018

Several media outlets are reporting that Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared a state of emergency in St. James Parish as a result of an increase of murders and shootings in the area, ...

News Jamaica » Saint James: Elderly man perishes in St James house fire

News channel or source: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/07/15/elderly-man-perishes-st-james-house-fire/

Published on: Wednesday 15 July 2026

An 87-year-old man has reportedly died after a fire destroyed his home in Top Melbourne, Montego Bay, during the early hours of Wednesday morning. The deceased has been identified as Cassiena Anglin, ...

News Jamaica » Saint James: St James to get 10 bridges under Gov’t programme

News channel or source: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/07/12/st-james-get-10-bridges-govt-programme/

Published on: Saturday 11 July 2026

MONTEGO BAY, St James — Under the Government’s plan to replace more than 50 bridges in Jamaica, St James is expected to get 10. Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic, Growth and Job ...

News Jamaica » Saint James: Is Jamaica safe right now? What travelers should know before booking

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/general/is-jamaica-safe-right-now-what-travelers-should-know-before-booking/ar-AA26gyjJ

Published on: Monday 22 June 2026

Jamaica is still drawing summer visitors, but the latest official guidance calls for more careful trip planning before booking.

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