Jamaica News

Around 19 people, including one pregnant teen, have lost their lives, and several others remain missing in different communities due to Category 5 natural disaster.

She was at her two-bedroom wooden house in Waterworks, Petersfield, which collapsed during Hurricane Melissa, killing her along with other 18 people in Jamaica.

Motorists had to wait for long hours as they made their way home after purchasing fuel.

The suspension of the services has also been announced considering the damage experienced by these hotels in Jamaica.

Founded in 1882, the school has suffered severe damage to its auditorium, dining hall, hillside classrooms and Woodland Building, which houses part of its boarding facilities.

PM Andrew Holness confirmed that 72% of Jamaica is without power following extensive damage from Hurricane Melissa.

While everyone tries to stand up from the damage, the experience has been left as a trauma for the young generation which they will remember for the years to come.

Caribbean Airlines confirmed the resumption of flights after receiving notice from PAC Kingston Airport Limited that Norman Manley International Airport is now open for commercial traffic.

Jamaica has reported around 8 deaths from Hurricane Melissa, including 2 in St Elizabeth, 2 in Black River, and 1 each in St Catherine, Galleon Beach, and Hanover.

Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie reported that the situation in St. Elizabeth is worsening, with several families trapped in their homes as rescue teams work to evacuate them to safety.

The death toll from Hurricane Melissa has risen to 13 across the Caribbean, with one child still missing amid the chaos.

Original on-ground reporting and expert analysis on why Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica beyond past storms like Gilbert and Ivan.

Due to the calamity, the reports of damage to schools, hospitals and road infrastructure have been recorded across Jamaica.

The 18 earthquakes have been centered northeast of the Leeward Islands, including Guadeloupe, Dominica, and Antigua and Barbuda.

On-ground reporters reveal that the country has entered survival mode, with empty roads, cleared supermarkets, and shuttered shops as citizens prepare for the storm.

The National Hurricane Centre confirmed that four victims from Haiti were from Fontamara and Marigot, while two victims from Jamaica were from St. Elizabeth and Hanover.

Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew praised InterCaribbean Airways for safely bringing 27 students back to St. Kitts and Nevis amid the threat of Tropical Storm Melissa.

Several Caribbean Airlines flights, including routes between Kingston, Fort Lauderdale, and Toronto, were canceled or rescheduled due to the impact of Tropical Storm Melissa.

Hurricane Melissa has now passed over Jamaica and left the country in a trail of devastating destruction.

Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to bring several days of damaging winds and heavy rainfall starting late Saturday or Sunday.