New Developments in Jamaica West Indies

Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa and Cuba

Hurricane Melissa live updates: 'Extremely dangerous' storm makes landfall in Jamaica as Category 5

Maximum sustained winds from the Category 5 storm are near 175 mph with higher gusts, according to the latest data from the NHC.

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Hurricane Melissa churns toward Cuba after devastating Jamaica with life-threatening flooding and violent winds: Live updates

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Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica as Category 5 storm, now heads to Cuba: Live Updates

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Hurricane Melissa could be the strongest to hit Jamaica since records began in 1851

Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength Monday as it neared Jamaica with up to 30 inches (76 centimetres) of rain and a life-threatening storm surge.

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Jamaica braces for catastrophic winds and flooding as Hurricane Melissa approaches

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The Latest: Category 5 Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica

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Hurricane Melissa Images and Videos Show the Horrifying Power of Third Strongest Atlantic Storm Ever

The storm brings devastating wind and rain to the Caribbean island nation.

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Melissa is a beast among a string of monster Atlantic storms. Scientists explain

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Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as Category 5 storm: Will it impact the US?

Climate Factors Make Jamaica Especially Vulnerable to Hurricane Melissa

More frequent and intense storms, sea-level rise and extensive rainfall fueled by climate change mean the island nation is likely to be hit especially hard by this week’s storm.

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WIP Energy to power 41st canoe tournament in Port Antonio

WIP Energy, a subsidiary of West Indies Petroleum Limited (WIP), has announced its sponsorship of the 41st Canoe Tournament, which will be held from October 21 to 25, 2025, as part of the 62nd Port Antonio International Marlin Fishing Tournament.