A trusted voice and familiar face in Jamaican households for nearly four decades, meteorologist Evan Thompson has built a career rooted in purpose. His journey stretches back to Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, his first major experience on the job, and through the many weather events that have shaped Jamaica over the years. Today, he serves as principal director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica. But when he isn’t tracking storms or working with his team on the country’s daily forecasts, Thomp

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#LatestNews: The majority of Jamaicans are going into Tuesday night without electricity amid widespread flooding, downed utility poles, and blocked roads caused by Hurricane Melissa. Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie said at a Tuesday evening news conference that up to 4 p.m., more than 530,000 customers - about 77 per cent of the Jamaica Public Service customer base — were without power. He said restoration work is under way, with priority being given to hospitals and water pumping sta