Melissa tore through the Caribbean as one of the most powerful storms in history, slamming Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane earlier this week.

Across Jamaica, streets are littered with torn-off roofs, splintered wood and other debris left in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Downed power lines have left communities in the dark, and many flooded ...

Black River residents scavenge for food on the streets following the passage of Hurricane Melissa in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica on Oct. 29, 2025. Black River residents scavenge for food on the ...