2.1K views · 11 reactions | Portland rocked by Tremendous winds from Melissa, based on the forecast Portland got a surprise. | Portland Parish News | Facebook

The new asphalted road in Islington, Portland, a project initially met with skepticism by some residents, is now approaching completion, with the final aspects of the Sparks Program Project initiated yesterday. Contractors forecast the asphalt will be finished by Wednesday, assuming timely progress. Prime Minister Andrew Holness has made a commitment to formally open the road upon its completion. | Portland Parish News

Planning a visit to Portland? (If not -- now you are) Here’s everything you need to do when you’re there. | Thrillist Travel

#LatestNews: Residents in East Portland continue to protest over the absence of piped water, which has left several communities severely affected. Following the May 1 and May 6 protests in Fairy Hill, another major roadblock has been mounted in the nearby community of Drapers, bringing vehicular traffic to a halt. Read more: https://bit.ly/3NKkE6Q 🎥: Gareth Davis | The Jamaica Star

Winnifred beach offers free public access, visit us on your next trip to Portland, | Portland Parish News

These rafts were subsequently removed from the fishing beach where they were moored on land by the Marine Police. The Blue Lagoon Alliance reported their disappearance to the Port Antonio Police for investigation. The Blue Lagoon Alliance is seeking the publics assistance finding these rafts. #bluelagoonalliance @top fans Jabbem Jabbem Portland Parish News | Portland Parish News

Dr Devon Taylor president and founder of Jabbem in Port Antonio Square last year discusses the case for access to the Blue Lagoon as before the Portland Parish Court @top fans Jabbem Jabbem Portland Parish News #bluelagoonalliance | Portland Parish News