KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Tourist Board is happy to report it is business as usual for Jamaica after Hurricane Matthew passed the island earlier this week.
While a band of heavy showers that fell on Sunday (October 2nd) caused temporary flooding in some parts of Kingston, there was little or no damage to the island’s resorts and attractions. Weather conditions continue to be good and visitors are engaged in normal activities.
“We are thankful that Destination Jamaica was spared a direct impact from Hurricane Matthew and that our on-shore partners did not suffer damage,” said Paul Pennicook, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “Our thoughts and prayers are with our Caribbean neighbors as Matthew continues its journey northward.”
The current situation in Jamaica is as follows:
AIRPORTS
Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston reopened Tuesday, October 4.
Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay remained operational throughout the weekend.
CRUISE PORTS
All ports reopened Tuesday, October 4th at 3:00 pm. Ships have been alerted and will resume calls to Jamaica starting October 5.
HOTELS
No structural damage to hotels has been reported and resorts are open and accepting guests.
POWER
As of Tuesday, October 4, power is at 100% capacity throughout the country. There were few reports of power outages and the Jamaica Public Service Company worked vigilantly to address each situation.
WATER AND TELEPHONES
Water and telephone services were not disrupted.
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