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Death toll from Hurricane Melissa rises to 45 in Jamaica, with 15 others still missing
November 12, 2025 1:35 am
The death toll is expected to rise, with officials still trying to reach two towns that remain cut off since the catastrophic Category 5 storm made landfall in western Jamaica on Oct 28.
Hurricane Melissa LIVE Updates: Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba; Jamaica declared 'disaster area' after 7 confirmed deaths
October 29, 2025 4:42 pm
Jamaica, Cuba Hurricane Melissa LIVE | Tropical Storm Melissa Hurricane Live Tracker Updates: Hurricane Melissa is now expected to make landfall in eastern Cuba on Wednesday after wreaking havoc in Jamaica, where forecasters have warned of further life-threatening flash floods and several landslides.
WATCH: Streets of Jamaica flood with water after Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc in the Caribbean island
October 29, 2025 7:41 am
As Melissa hit Jamaica with a sustained speed of 185 mph near New Hope, landslides, uprooting of trees and several power outages were reported across the island.
Hurricane Melissa Highlights: Melissa now Category 3 hurricane, heading towards Cuba as Jamaica warned of more 'catastrophic' flooding
October 29, 2025 10:09 am
Hurricane Melissa is now expected to move towards eastern Cuba after wreaking havoc in Jamaica, where forecasters have warned of further life-threatening flash floods and numerous landslides.
Jamaican police kill 5 men in raids as criticism grows over rise in fatal shootings
July 22, 2025 9:27 pm
Police said in a statement on Monday that the men were suspected of planning a murder and that officers came under heavy gunfire when they arrived at the location.
Five killed in shooting at soccer match in Jamaica, several injured
October 22, 2024 9:15 pm
Details regarding the number of injured individuals and the circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear.
Jamaican police arrest 6 suspects in mass shooting that killed 8 and injured 9
August 17, 2024 1:32 am
The shootings prompted Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to declare a state of emergency as he warned about possible reprisal killings.
Jamaica declares state of emergency after eight killed in Sunday night shootings
August 15, 2024 2:02 am
"This is an opportunity for the government to mobilize fully to have a very serious focus on gangs," Holness told a press conference at his office. "We cannot allow murders to be normalized in our country."
Beryl heads to Cayman islands and Mexico after lashing Jamaica
July 04, 2024 6:32 pm
Beryl has so far left at least 10 people dead but that number was widely expected to rise as communications are restored on islands devastated by flooding and powerful winds.
Beryl heads toward Jamaica as a major hurricane after ripping through southeast Caribbean
July 03, 2024 9:43 am
Several people evacuated Union Island via ferry and arrived at the Kingstown Ferry Terminal in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday.
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India sweep Test series with 257-run win against West Indies in Jamaica
September 03, 2019 8:14 am
India climbed to the top of the ICC World Test Championship table after securing their second win in the Test series against West Indies on Monday.
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