For travelers wondering if now is the time to visit Jamaica following last fall's devastating hurricane, locals weigh in on ...

Editor's note: This page summarizes developments on Hurricane Melissa for Tuesday, Oct. 28. For the latest news on Hurricane Melissa, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Oct. 29. The center of ...

This is the strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in Jamaica and is tied for the second strongest landfall in all of the Atlantic Basin! The storm is heading towards the coast around Montego Bay ...

Jamaica is bracing for what the National Hurricane Center said would be catastrophic flash flooding and landslides caused by up to 40 inches of rain. Coverage for this live blog has ended. Follow the ...

When Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, it was one of the strongest Category 5 storms on record. Roofs peeled away from the force of the winds and streets flooded. The storm ...

The storm “totally destroyed” the port of Black River, the prime minister said. At least five people died in Jamaica, and the hurricane killed at least 30 in Haiti. Officials expect the toll to rise.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hurricane Melissa roared ashore in Jamaica Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, unleashing 185 mph winds, blinding rain and ...

Rollin Salmond uses an electrical saw to cut sections of a tree blocking the entrance to his home in Longwood, St Elizabeth, Jamaica on October 29, 2025. Hurricane Melissa ripped up trees and knocked ...

A major category 5 hurricane in the northern Caribbean has raised serious concerns about the safety of travel to Jamaica. Hurricane Melissa, a category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175mph, is ...

Tourism is Jamaica’s primary source of foreign exchange, contributing 30% to the gross domestic product, both directly and indirectly. The industry employs approximately 175,000 Jamaicans and serves ...

Remittances reinforce this system. Jamaica consistently ranks among the top countries globally in remittance inflows relative ...

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