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Hurricane Melissa: A student perspective on the storm

Throughout the last week, Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 hurricane, hit islands located in the Caribbean and West Indies.

Macon doctor sending aid home after Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica

Macon doctor Clyde Green is leading relief for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, the island’s strongest-ever storm. Donations ...

Mainer in Jamaica during Hurricane Melissa recalls experiences

Born and raised in Jamaica, Damion Gordon was back on the island for his sister's wedding when Category 5 Hurricane Melissa ...

After Hurricane Melissa, a Seaside Town in Jamaica Picks Up the Pieces

The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Black River, Jamaica, reflects the broader destruction and rebuilding facing many Jamaican communities.

Jamaicans take in Hurricane Melissa damage, flattened homes and flooded communities

In the days since Hurricane Melissa ripped through the Caribbean, we’re getting a clearer understanding of both the destruction and desperation the deadly storm has caused.

‘The whole place is blown apart’: 90% of Jamaican town’s homes destroyed

The devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Black River, Jamaica, reflects the broader destruction and rebuilding facing ...