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…
PAHO monitors Hurricane Melissa and supports health preparedness in the Caribbean
Washington, D.C., 28 October 2025 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is closely monitoring the evolution of Hurricane Melissa, classified as a Category 5 hurricane, as it moves across the Caribbean region. The storm is already affecting Jamaica, and…
Monitoring Melissa—a catastrophic Cat 5 hurricane—ahead of projected landfall in Jamaica
From CRFM Secretariat Multiple landfalls expected elsewhere in the Caribbean within the next few days …CATEGORY 5 MELISSA MOVING SLOWLY WEST-NORTHWESTWARD AND EXPECTED TO TURN NORTHWARD LATER TODAY… …CATASTROPHIC AND LIFE-THREATENING WINDS, FLOODING, AND STORM SURGE EXPECTED ON JAMAICA TONIGHT AND…
Cayman: CIG Schools & SATC to Operate on Schedule Based on Weather Forecasts
The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) advises that all government schools and the Sunrise Adult Training Centre (SATC) will remain open and operate on a normal schedule based on the latest weather forecasts. To ensure the safety and wellbeing…
Latest Update: Melissa now making catastrophic landfall in Jamaica; Cuba and Bahamas on alert for destructive impacts
From AccuWeather Public Relations > Devastating damage expected in Jamaica: Up to 18 feet of storm surge, catastrophic wind gusts up to 215 mph, and 3 feet of rainfall or more is possible across parts of Jamaica > Life-threatening impacts: Wind gusts…
CARILEC Chairman Mr. Wayne M. Caines Expresses Support and Regional Solidarity as Hurricane Melissa moves through the Region
Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation Wayne M. Caines (Castries, Saint Lucia) – Monday, October 27, 2025 – The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) and the Caribbean region continue to closely monitor Hurricane Melissa as it strengthened into a powerful Category…
