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Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa

Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated by direct hit from Hurricane Melissa: Officials

At first light on Wednesday, the coastal communities of southwestern Jamaica bore the devastation of being in the direct path of Hurricane Melissa, as images emerging from the area show numerous homes...

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Jamaica slammed by Category 5 Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday afternoon

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Jamaica Prepared a Financial Fortress for Disaster. Hurricane Melissa Will Test It.

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Caribbean islands reel from Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact

More than 20 of those were killed in Haiti as a river flooded by the hurricane burst its banks.

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Hurricane death toll rises as Jamaica aid effort struggles

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Hurricane Melissa kills at least 30 in the Caribbean as it crosses the Bahamas

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Hurricane Melissa leaves 49 dead in Caribbean, churns north

Authorities across the region, struggling to keep track of the devastation, confirmed 25 deaths in Haiti - 10 of them children - and four in Jamaica.

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Hurricane Melissa death toll rises as aid struggles to reach parts of Jamaica

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Despair spreads across historic seaport in Jamaica that Hurricane Melissa demolished

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Hurricane Melissa leaves humanitarian disaster and recovery challenge for Caribbean after more than 30 are killed

The storm will hit Bermuda on Thursday afternoon or evening, after Jamaica faced the devastation from one of the most powerful storms ever recorded.

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Barry G cause of death: How did Jamaican radio legend Barrington Gordon die? Details here

The news of Barry G's death was confirmed by Michael Chambers, his friend of 50 years, as per Jamaica Observer. Chambers gave Barry G's cause of death as pneumonia, the publication further reported.

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Project DYNAMO Preparing to Deploy Rescue Team, Supplies to Jamaica Immediately After Hurricane Melissa

Project DYNAMO is preparing to deploy a team of U.S. military veterans and first responders with search-and-rescue experience to Jamaica in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 175 mph,

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Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa and an ICE shakeup: Morning Rundown

Plus, Lionel Messi's thoughts on the upcoming World Cup and where he stands on playing with the Argentine national team.

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Barry G Cause of Death: Jamaican Radio Legend Dies at 70

In 2010, Gordon was awarded the Order of Distinction, Jamaica's sixth-highest honour, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to broadcasting.

Jamaica Food and Drink festival wins third Caribbean title

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Food and Drink Festival (JFDF) has been named “Caribbean’s Best Culinary Festival” at the World Culinary Awards for the third time, following previous wins in 2021 and 2022.