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Hurricane Melissa: How to Help Impacted Communities in Jamaica When Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica late last month, it instantly became the strongest storm ever to strike the Caribbean island nation. The damage was devastating. According to the U.N., approximately 1.5 million Jamaicans were impacted by the hurricane. Authorities said 32 people died and more than 100,000 homes…
Mangroves along Jamaica’s coastline are among the nation’s most vital natural defenses — quiet protectors that stand between land and sea, absorbing the blows of storms and safeguarding communities from devastation. Nature’s Coastal Armor Mangroves form dense, interlocking root systems that anchor the coastline. When hurricanes and tropical storms strike, these roots act as natural…
In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation across Jamaica, the United States has reaffirmed its deep and enduring commitment to the Jamaican people — mobilizing federal resources, security expertise, and humanitarian support to strengthen recovery efforts, protect lives, and restore critical infrastructure. With widespread flooding, housing damage, agricultural losses, and community displacement, the U.S. State…
With their spirits high and their mission clear, our brothers and sisters from El Salvador arrived in Jamaica prepared to serve, uplift, and support communities deeply affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Their deployment to the parishes of Westmoreland, Trelawny, and St. Elizabeth stands as a powerful testament to global unity and human compassion…
U.S. Gives an Initial $11 Million in Relief to Communities Affected by Hurricane Melissa Scott Renner, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. at the U.S. Embassy Kingston, announced today that the U.S. Government is providing an immediate assistance package worth $11 million USD to support local communities in Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa. What the assistance will cover…
Jamaica is confronting one of the most destructive natural disasters in its modern history after Hurricane Melissa tore across the island as a catastrophic Category 5 storm. With unprecedented force, sustained winds near 185 mph, torrential rainfall, and devastating storm surge, Melissa left communities across Jamaica battered, flooded, and deeply shaken. Meteorologists noted that the…
Before Hurricane Melissa threatened Jamaica’s southern coast, Black River stood in its familiar splendor — a place where history, nature, and culture flowed together like the gentle tides of the Caribbean Sea that embrace its shores. Known as one of Jamaica’s most storied towns, Black River has always been more than a location — it…
When Jamaica hurts, true leaders show up — not just in words, but in action. Global Dancehall superstar and humanitarian Sean Paul has stepped forward once again, proving that his commitment to his island is deeper than the music that made him an international icon. In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which severely impacted communities…
Connection is spotty as Shaggy joins our call from the car. He’s making his second trip from Kingston to Black River, the capital of Jamaica’s southwestern parish of St. Elizabeth. Under normal circumstances, the drive takes about two hours; on the night of Oct. 30, it took six. Hurricane Melissa – the strongest storm to…
Hidden within the emerald hills and dense forests of Jamaica are the Maroon villages—communities that stand as powerful symbols of resilience, freedom, and cultural pride. These settlements, founded by Africans who escaped enslavement during the colonial era, have guarded their ancestral traditions for centuries. A journey into a Maroon village isn’t just a visit—it’s a…