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(Photo: Garfield Robinson) Latest News, News November 11, 2025 Two communities remain marooned after Melissa — ODPEM Rain could affect relief efforts this week KINGSTON, Jamaica — Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) Commander Alvin Gayle says two communities in western Jamaica are still marooned. The communities, Petersville, Westmoreland and Ducketts, St James, are classified as marooned because they are “completely cut off and solely accessible by air, where no road, be it double or single access, is available.” Gayle confirmed that both areas have received air drops of supplies. Aside from the marooned communities, around 34 roadways remain completely blocked. Additionally, Gayle said rising groundwater continues to affect Content, Manchester and Brighton, St Elizabeth. The current weather forecast is predicting showers and gusty winds for Northern parishes into Thursday. Gayle said while significant showers are not expected, the weather could hamper relief efforts in the affected areas. Tags: Hurricane Melissa ODPEM Relief {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} 0 Comments · Make a comment ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER Latest News, News Support Jamaica portal donations top US$1 million November 11, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has received just over US$1 million from its donation portal so far, according to Minister of Information, Dr Dana Morris ... {"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"} Latest News, News Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 45 November 11, 2025 KINGSTON, Jamaica — Government says the official death toll in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa has increased to 45. 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