Advisory On Hurricane Matthew For Students In Jamaica

Advisory From
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
On Hurricane Matthew For Students In Jamaica
For Immediate Release

30 September 2016

Parents of students studying in Jamaica, as well as students themselves, have contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration about Hurricane Matthew and the apparent course toward Jamaica.

The Ministry has been monitoring the development of Hurricane Matthew. and the Ministry will be in continuous contact with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Meteorological Department for further developments due to the storm.

The Ministry has taken note of the possible directional course of Hurricane Matthew. The many Bahamians students who are studying in Jamaica can be assured that their safety is the Bahamian Government’s priority. Parents, Guardians and the wider public can be assured that the necessary protocols, through the Government of Jamaica will be followed to ensure all Bahamians are safe and secure.

Bahamian students are urged to take the necessary precautions and prepare for the storm as required and directed by Jamaican authorities. For emergency situations within Jamaica, Bahamians can contact our Honorary Consul Ms. Alvita Knight at ajyanpk@yahoo.com or at 876 997 0249. Students and parents can also visit the Ministry’s website or Facebook page at: mofa.gov.bs and www.facebook.com/mofabahama

The Ministry will continue to monitor the matter and keep the Bahamian public updated.

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