UK to launch emergency flights for British tourists trapped in Jamaica
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UK to launch emergency flights for British tourists trapped in Jamaica
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"The government is organising emergency charter flights to evacuate British tourists stranded in Jamaica, as the death toll from Hurricane Melissa continues to rise. As many as 8,000 Britons are thought to be in Jamaica, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has urged them to register their presence through the government website to receive updates on the hurricane. While all airports on the Caribbean island were shut in preparation for the storm,"
The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, emphasising free access to reporting without paywalls and asking readers who can afford it to donate to fund journalists. The UK government is organising emergency charter flights to evacuate British tourists stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa as the death toll rises. As many as 8,000 Britons may be in Jamaica and the FCDO has urged them to register on its website for updates. Airports were shut ahead of the storm; Jamaica hopes to reopen them on Thursday to allow distribution of emergency relief. The FCDO is working with travel companies and airlines to restore flights and arrange limited charters.
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