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Hurricane, Jamaica and Melissa

How Jamaica took out an insurance policy for itself, and why it’s about to pay off after Hurricane Melissa

Now, after Hurricane Melissa tore through the country, destroying homes, roads and essential infrastructure, the country's strategy might pay off — and provide a model for climate-vulnerable nations e...

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Satellite imagery shows Jamaica before and after hurricane devastation

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Hurricane Melissa has wreaked havoc in the Caribbean. Here's how you can help.

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Hurricane Melissa Leaves 49 Dead in Caribbean, Churns North

Hurricane Melissa smashed through the northern Caribbean and was seen picking up speed as it churned across open ocean towards Bermuda on Thursday, leaving a trail of high winds and destruction from J...

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Hurricane Melissa moves past Cuba after hitting Jamaica; death toll climbs in Haiti

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Hurricane death toll rises as Jamaica aid effort struggles

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Melissa Kills 25 in Haiti, Nearly 30 Total as Hurricane Batters Caribbean

Authorities reported at least 25 deaths, largely due to floods in Petit-Goave, a coastal town 64 km (40 miles) west of the capital where a river burst its banks.

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Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as aid struggles to reach parts of Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa Leaves Trail of Destruction Across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

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Map Shows Celebrity Homes in Path of Hurricane Melissa

Orcabessa Bay is a small town in the Saint Mary Parish, located in the northeast part of the island. It is home to 7,000 people. The town also houses the GoldenEye Villa, a retreat that previously was the private home and beach of Ian Fleming, a British author best known for creating the James Bond series.

Hurricane Melissa path latest: Category 5 storm tracking towards Jamaica as island authorities order an evacuation

The NHC warned that Melissa is expected to bring between 15 and 30 inches (38.1cm to 76.2cm) of rain to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola, with a maximum of up to 40 inches (101.6cm). Eastern Cuba is expected to receive between 10in (25.4cm) and 15in (38.1cm) of rainfall.

October 28, 2025 - Hurricane Melissa

Melissa underwent extreme rapid intensification, strengthening to a rare Category 5 with winds of 175 mph and stronger gusts, making it the strongest storm on the planet this year. Follow for live updates.

Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane Melissa expected to make landfall early Tuesday morning in Jamaica with dangerous winds, flooding and storm surge

HURRICANE MELISSA  Melissa is now a powerful, Category 5 hurricane with its sights set on Jamaica. See the latest track and timeline for landfall⬇️

The Latest: Hurricane Melissa impacting southeastern Bahamas after dozens killed across Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Melissa has begun affecting the southeastern Bahamas SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba — Melissa began affecting the southeastern Bahamas on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.