The Bank of Jamaica will be closed to the public on Monday, 27 October and Tuesday, 28 October, due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Melissa.

The Bank will continue to provide timely updates regarding its operations through its communication channels noted below:

• Website: www.boj.org.jm
• X: @CentralBankJA
• Instagram: @centralbankjamaica
• Facebook: @Bank of Jamaica

A Meteorological Services of Jamaica bulletin states that Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall between Monday evening and early Tuesday morning.

Melissa has been upgraded to a Category 5 storm, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds.