Video: Govt Press Conference On Hurricane [Video]

[Updated] Minister of National Security Michael Weeks is holding a press conference this afternoon [Aug 15] to provide an update on Hurricane Ernesto, which is expected to impact the island starting tomorrow afternoon. We will have additional information later on and you can watch the live video below and click here for our ongoing live updates on the storm.

Update: Key points from today’s press conference

▶️The Causeway will be closed at 10 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday. The Ministry of Public Works will assess the structure on Sunday, and we will look to reopen it once it is deemed safe to do so.

▶️The section of South Road in Smith’s Parish between Watch Hill Park and John Smith’s Bay will be closed on Friday at 10 a.m.

▶️Bus services for all routes will be suspended from 8 p.m. on Friday, with the last bus running at 7 p.m. There will be no bus services on Saturday.

▶️There will …