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St. Elizabeth’s field hospital treated 50 patients in 24 hours as mobile clinics expand across affected parishes.

The facility includes a surgical operating room, intensive care unit (ICU), obstetric ward for maternal care, and an emergency room (ER).

Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew said the donation reflects St Kitts and Nevis’ solidarity with Jamaica as it recovers from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

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.

Mid-morning will see increased activity, with peak conditions expected to affect Trinidad’s western half, northwestern mountains, and northeastern Tobago.

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.

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.

No damage or injuries have been reported, and conditions in the affected regions remain stable.

Amid the threat of Hurricane Melissa, there are also chances of the formation of another storm in the Southwest of Baja, California.

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.

Five offshore earthquakes, including a 6.7 magnitude tremor, struck near Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda and Gaudeloupe within an hour raising concerns among public.