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Hurricane warning remains in effect for Jamaica

Flow says most mobile customers still connected

At least four major hospitals significantly damaged by Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa downgrades to Category 4 but continues to impact Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

Gov't launches Support Jamaica website for Melissa relief

Nearly 6,000 in shelters amid Hurricane Melissa

Category 5 Melissa now set to make landfall in St Elizabeth

Approximately 240,000 JPS customers without power

Attempted robbery of wholesale in Montego Bay foiled by police

No pick 3, just category 5! Hurricane Melissa washes out lottery games

Tufton: Three killed, 13 injured while preparing for Hurricane Melissa

KSAMC says claims that persons are being charged to access shelters not true

Reporting conditions for persons out on bail paused until November 3

UWI postpones graduation ceremonies due to passage Hurricane Melissa

‘Kush’ hopeful Melissa will spare Treasure Beach

Jamaicans must comply with no-movement and evacuation orders under disaster measures - Police

Measures in place to keep prisoners safe, says corrections department

Mandeville residents flock bakery to stock up on bread

JUTC bus services paused due to Melissa

Up to 50,000 Jamaicans could be relocated due to Melissa -McKenzie

Over 51,000 Jamaicans without power so far due to Melissa

Trucks remove 500 loads of silt from Sandy Gully

Hurricane Melissa now expected to make landfall in Westmoreland

Rocky Point and Portland Cottage residents heed warning to evacuate

Treasure Beach farmer worried for residents with zinc roofs and board houses

St Elizabeth farmer offers his house to community for shelter as Hurricane Melissa nears

Relief supplies from Florida-based groups on standby for Jamaica

'Shelters are safe': McKenzie urges residents in vulnerable areas to seek refuge

Lone woman flees as Port Royal residents defy Hurricane Melissa warning

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Crash survivor grateful for second chance
October 27, 2025

Up to 50,000 Jamaicans could be relocated due to Melissa -McKenzie
October 27, 2025

St Elizabeth farmer offers his house to community for shelter as Hurricane Melissa nears
October 27, 2025

Reporting conditions for persons out on bail paused until November 3
October 27, 2025

ONE-MINITE READS ... News from across Jamaica
October 27, 2025

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JUTC bus services paused due to Melissa
October 27, 2025

Dowan Hill, a farmer in Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, on his wall listening to the news as he prepares for Hurricane Melissa, which is expected to make landfall on Tuesday, October 27, 2025.

Treasure Beach farmer worried for residents with zinc roofs and board houses
October 27, 2025

Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby. - File photo.

KSAMC says claims that persons are being charged to access shelters not true
October 27, 2025

A customer buying baked goods at Top Loaf Bake Shops in Mandeville, Manchester on October 27, 2025, as Hurricane Melissa nears.

Mandeville residents flock bakery to stock up on bread
October 27, 2025

Councillor for the Rocky Point Division, Winston Maragh. - File photo.

Rocky Point and Portland Cottage residents heed warning to evacuate
October 27, 2025

Dr Christopher Tufton

Tufton: Three killed, 13 injured while preparing for Hurricane Melissa
October 27, 2025

The Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston. - File photo.

Measures in place to keep prisoners safe, says corrections department
October 27, 2025

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Hurricane Melissa now expected to make landfall in Westmoreland
October 27, 2025

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