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28 Oct, 2025
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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. …
28 Oct, 2025
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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…
28 Oct, 2025
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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…
28 Oct, 2025
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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…
28 Oct, 2025
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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…
28 Oct, 2025
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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…
28 Oct, 2025
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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…
28 Oct, 2025
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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…
28 Oct, 2025
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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…