The system is packing winds of 145 miles per hour and is moving at 20 miles per hour in a westward direction.
Curfews are in several areas across Jamaica, but there have still been reports of looting - PM assessing situation.
A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Jamaica as extreme weather conditions associated with Hurricane Dean move....
PM assessing security threat ... says election postponement possible
High winds extending from the eyewall of the dangerous Hurricane Dean are battering the south of the island.
Dean moving south
The centre of the dangerous Hurricane Dean has now started to move south of the island.
Powerful tropical storm force winds have started to hit the eastern parishes of Portland and St. Thomas as the centre of the dangerous Hurricane Dean moves closer to Jamaica.
A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Jamaica as heavy rains associated with Hurricane Dean move across the island...
Tropical Storm Force winds associated with Hurricane Dean are now bearing down on the eastern parishes of Portland and St. Thomas.
