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Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa cost Jamaica around 30% of GDP, PM estimates

By Sarah Morland KINGSTON (Reuters) -Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuesday said that last week's Hurricane Melissa, the strongest-ever storm to hit its shores, caused damage to homes and key infrastructure roughly equivalent to 28% to 32% of last year's gross domestic product.

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Shaggy Rallies Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts in Jamaica — Here’s How You Can Help

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Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 67 as insured losses in Jamaica could top $4 billion

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Satellite images show Jamaica in ruins after record-breaking Hurricane Melissa

On Oct. 28, Hurricane Melissa became the fourth hurricane in 75 years to make landfall on the island of Jamaica and shattered several Atlantic hurricane records.

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Jamaica rallies to aid survivors after hurricane Melissa’s devastation

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Hurricane Melissa: Aerial view of 'ground zero' destruction

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Hurricane Melissa death toll in Jamaica rises to 32 as officials scramble to rebuild for tourism season

Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island since record-keeping began 174 years ago.

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God’s Pit Crew responds to Hurricane Melissa, delivering urgent aid to Jamaica

God’s Pit Crew announced Tuesday that it would be mobilizing to provide urgent relief to families and communities across Jamaica that were devastated by Hurricane Melissa.

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Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has hit southwestern Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, causing heavy flooding and wind damage.

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Experts Alarmed as AI Image of Hurricane Melissa Featuring Birds “Larger Than Football Fields” Goes Viral

"This will be in meteorology textbooks." The post Experts Alarmed as AI Image of Hurricane Melissa Featuring Birds “Larger Than Football Fields” Goes Viral appeared first on Futurism.

Race Against the Clock: Jamaica Pushes Post-Melissa Recovery To Salvage Crucial Winter Tourism Season

After Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage across western Jamaica, the country is racing to restore its tourism sector.

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Florida family returns home after being stranded in Jamaica during deadly Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa damaged several Caribbean islands and left at least 60 people dead. One family that was trapped in Jamaica is just now getting back home.

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Hurricane Melissa deals another heavy blow to Jamaica’s farmers and fishers

Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica, causing severe damage to fishing and farming communities. Prince Davis, a fisherman, discovered his boat and home were destroyed while he was in Nicaragua.

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Tampa man survives Melissa in Jamaica

Tampa businessman David Luckain was born in Jamaica. He was there visiting when Hurricane Melissa hit the Island on October 28th and says he's never experienced anything like it.