Evan Thompson
Evan Thompson is a Belize City Councilor known for his active role in local governance and community affairs. Recently, he made headlines after a video of a physical altercation involving him went viral, prompting him to issue a statement claiming he acted in self-defense during the incident.
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Evan Thompson is the Chief Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica and President of the Regional Association IV of the WMO.
Melissa ya no podrá ser usado como nombre de huracán; es sustituido por Molly
Dominican Republic· 2026-03-06
Evan Thompson is the Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica who provided forecasts about Hurricane Melissa.
Gov’t’s slow response to Hurricane Melissa | Letters
Jamaica· 2025-11-06Evan Thompson was clear about the impending catastrophe during press conferences.
Letter of the Day | ‘Hellish Black River’ – without representation or organization | LettersJamaica· 2025-11-06
Evan Thompson, principal director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, has scoffed at online conspiracy theories that the island’s recent hurricane was 'manufactured'.
‘That would really surprise me’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-01Evan Thompson identified the southwestern coastline as the expected point of entry for Hurricane Melissa.
First quarter of 21st century ends with unspeakable destruction | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-31Evan Thompson, head of the Meteorological Service, warned of significant rainfall and flooding due to the storm.
Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Westmoreland as devastating Category 5 storm
Guyana· 2025-10-30
Evan Thompson warned that the area was at risk of severe storm surge.
Jamaica declared disaster zone after record-breaking storm; west hit hardestGuyana· 2025-10-30
Evan Thompson warned that the area was at risk of severe storm surge.
RAVAGED | Lead Stories | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2025-10-29Evan Thompson, principal director at Jamaica’s meteorological service, expressed confidence that the community would get through the storm together.
Three dead as Jamaica prepares for strongest storm on record – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-28
Evan Thompson is the chief director of the Jamaica Meteorological Service who issued warnings about the hurricane.
Melissa ganha força e torna-se um raro furacão de categoria 5 | Jamaica
Portugal· 2025-10-28Evan Thompson is the Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica who provided updates on Hurricane Melissa.
Hurricane Melissa turning northward, remains on track to make landfall in eastern Westmorland early Tuesday | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-28
Evan Thompson is the principal director at Jamaica’s meteorological service.
Category 5 storm threatens Jamaica with catastrophic damage
Australia· 2025-10-28
Evan Thompson, the director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, warned that Melissa could intensify further before making landfall.
hay evacuaciones masivas y la diáspora en EE.UU. envía ayuda desde Florida
Argentina· 2025-10-27
Evan Thompson, the director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, has been warning that no part of the island is likely to be spared Melissa’s deadly combination of rapid intensification and snail-paced advance.
Jamaicans take shelter as Hurricane Melissa bears down as category 5 storm | Jamaica
United Kingdom· 2025-10-27
Evan Thompson is the head of Jamaica’s Meteorological Service and provided updates on Hurricane Melissa's projected path.
Hurricane Melissa now expected to make landfall in eastern Westmoreland and then move over St Ann | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-27Daryl Vaz advised people to listen to Evan Thompson regarding the hurricane situation.
JUTC suspends services amid Hurricane Melissa | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-27Evan Thompson, principal director at Jamaica’s meteorological service, warned that cleanup and damage assessment would be severely delayed because of anticipated landslides.
Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane as Jamaica braces for catastrophic flooding
Canada· 2025-10-27
Evan Thompson, director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, stated that hurricane conditions would be felt in Jamaica starting Monday.
Caribe se prepara para chegada do furacão Melissa nesta terça: 'chuva sem precedentes'
Brazil· 2025-10-27
Evan Thompson, the principal director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, discussed the expected storm surge from Hurricane Melissa.
Melissa strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it bears down on Jamaica, HaitiCanada· 2025-10-27
Evan Thompson, Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, warned about the potential flooding from Hurricane Melissa.
Jamaica could receive over 30 inches of rain from Hurricane Melissa - Thompson | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-26Jamaica’s senior meteorologist, Evan Thompson, said Hurricane Melissa is likely to cause severe flooding in southern coastal areas.
Few leaving flood-prone Port Royal, other areas as Hurricane Melissa Looms | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-26
Evan Thompson says Portmore is among southern coastal areas likely to be impacted by storm surge as Hurricane Melissa crawls toward the island.
Portmore on the frontline - Storm surge from Hurricane Melissa threatens major residential hub | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-26Evan Thompson, chief meteorologist at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, provided updates on Hurricane Melissa's intensification and its potential impact on Jamaica.
‘We’ve never experienced this before’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-26Evan Thompson confirmed the upgrade of Tropical Storm Melissa to a Category 1 hurricane.
Melissa strengthens into Category 1 hurricane | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-25Evan Thompson, Principal Director of the Meteorological Service, Jamaica, warned that the system poses a severe threat to life and property.
ODPEM activates full emergency operations as Hurricane Melissa threatens Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-25Evan Thompson is the principal director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica and provided updates on Tropical Storm Melissa.
Melissa watchers eye landfall Tuesday | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-25Evan Thompson is the head of the Met office who provided updates on Tropical Storm Melissa.
Melissa now expected to make landfall on Tuesday as major hurricane | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-25Evan Thompson, Principal Director of the Met Service, said the storm, which developed over the central Caribbean Sea earlier this week, is forecasted to continue moving westward.
Gov't to impose measures under Disaster Risk Management Act amid TS Melissa - Holness | NewsJamaica· 2025-10-25
Evan Thompson, director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, provided updates on Tropical Storm Melissa.
Port Maria businesses, residents on edge as Melissa nears | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-23
Evan Thompson, Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, discusses the potential impact of Tropical Storm Melissa.
Menacing Melissa | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-10-23