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December 9, 2025

St Elizabeth under water amid Hurricane Melissa...some families trapped in Black River - McKenzie

All of St Elizabeth is “under water” as Hurricane Melissa continues to pound Jamaica, leaving widespread flooding and damage across several parishes, Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie says. …
A downed light pole along Authur Wint Drive in St Andrew during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
December 9, 2025

Over 530,000 Jamaicans without power

Majority of Jamaicans are going into Tuesday night without electricity amid widespread flooding, downed utility poles, and blocked roads caused by Hurricane Melissa. Local Government Minister Desmond…
An emergency shelter in Mavis Bank.
December 9, 2025

Almost 15,000 Jamaicans in emergency shelters arising from Melissa

Almost 15,000 persons were in shelters across Jamaica on Tuesday evening, as the core of Hurricane Melissa moved away from the island, leaving behind a trail of devastation in several southern…
A downed power pole in the vicinity of the Bustamante Hospital for Children on Arthur Wint Drive in St Andrew during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28.
December 9, 2025

JPS says sections of power grid may need rebuilding amid severe damage from Hurricane Melissa

The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is reporting that sections of the national electricity grid may have to be rebuilt arising from severe damage caused by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which made…
Police personnel at the Black River Police Station in St Elizabeth accessing damage to the station during the passage of Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025.
December 9, 2025

Black River Police Station heavily damaged as Hurricane Melissa floods St Elizabeth

The Black River Police Station in St Elizabeth was left battered by Hurricane Melissa, which unleashed heavy rains and fierce winds on the southern parish. Coleridge Minto, head of the St Elizabeth…
Flow says its technical teams are on standby and ready to begin physical damage assessment and restoration efforts as soon as it receives the all clear.
December 9, 2025

Flow fixed network widely impacted by Melissa, most mobile customers still connected

Telecommunications company Flow says 72 per cent of its mobile customers still have access to connectivity while only 22 per cent of its fibre internet customers are currently registering online as a…
Zinc fence damaged by Hurricane Melissa in St Andrew.
December 9, 2025

Miami HEAT join in donating to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts

NBA team the Miami HEAT, the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation and Carnival Corporation & plc have partnered to make a US$1 million donation to assist with expected recovery efforts…
A section of the roadway in the vicinity of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Facility in Kingston was flooded as Hurricane Melissa dumped rain on Jamaica on October 28 2025.
December 9, 2025

Catastrophic flash floods and landslides likely as Melissa continues to dump rain over Jamaica

A hurricane warning remains in effect for Jamaica as catastrophic Category 3 Hurricane Melissa drifts toward eastern Cuba. The Meteorological Service of Jamaica says Hurricane Melissa is expected to…
United States Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, head of the Congressional Black Caucus and whose parents are Jamaicans.
December 9, 2025 by Lester Hinds

J’can community in US being mobilised for post-Melissa relief

NEW YORK: United States Congresswoman Yvette Clarke yesterday pledged her full support to Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa continued to impact the island. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Clarke – who…