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World Bank Group Statement on Support for Jamaica

Our thoughts are with the people of Jamaica as they face the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. We are working closely with the Government of Jamaica and international partners, including the Inter-American Development Bank, to carry out a rapid post-disaster…

The Bahamas braces for Hurricane Melissa – Tropical storm impacts expected in the Turks and Caicos Islands

From CRFM Secretariat  The Bahamas braces for Hurricane Melissa Tropical storm impacts expected  in the Turks and Caicos Islands As Jamaica bravely begins the road to recovery from the most powerful hurricane to have ever struck this territory, The Bahamas is…

Melissa to impact the Bahamas, Bermuda and Atlantic Canada after striking Cuba and Jamaica as one of the most powerful hurricanes on record

From AccuWeather Public Relations Staggering Economic Impact: Hurricane Melissa caused $48 billion to $52 billion in total damage and economic loss, according to a new preliminary estimate from AccuWeather experts. > Impacts in the Bahamas: Melissa is expected to bring 8-12 inches of rain, several feet…

Cayman Grants Use of Airport for Aid to Jamaica

On the request of the Government of Jamaica, Her Excellency the Governor Mrs Jane Owen has granted permission for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) to use the Owen Roberts International Airport as its forward operating base, following the devastating impact…

Jamaicans start to reveal devastation as hurricane causes floods, power cuts and splits city in two

By Nick Davis,Kingston and  Rachel Hagan From BBC Many parts of the island have been hit hard – this photo was taken in Kingston on Tuesday The true extent of Hurricane Melissa is still being revealed in Jamaica. Without power or…

Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall, Unleashing Devastating Force Across Jamaica

By Sean Breslin, and Jenn JordaFrom The Weather Channel Hurricane Melissa roared ashore in Jamaica Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, unleashing 185 mph winds, blinding rain and torrents of floodwater that rushed through cities and neighborhoods. Trees were torn from the…

Latest Update: Melissa is forecast to strike Cuba as a Category 4 storm after a devastating landfall in Jamaica, resulting in a preliminary estimate of $22 billion in total damage and economic loss 

AccuWeather Public Relations Strong second landfall expected, this time in Cuba: Melissa’s trek across western Jamaica encountered less mountainous terrain compared to eastern Jamaica, allowing a stronger storm to emerge over the warm waters of the Caribbean as it advances toward…

Support Jamaica in the Aftermath of Melissa

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT SUPPORTING JAMAICA IN THE AFTERMATH OF MELISSA Melissa Relief Activated VISIT OFFICIAL SITE Hurricane Melissa is now making landfall in southwestern Jamaica, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 miles per hour. This monster system is forecasted to make history as the strongest…

Notice of Postponement: DHL Webinar- Navigating Custom

From Caribbean Export Notice of Postponement: DHL Webinar Update Due to the deteriorating weather conditions caused by Hurricane Melissa across the region, we have decided to postpone our upcoming webinar. The safety and well-being of our participants remain our top…