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Cost of Hurricane Melissa estimated at US$6-7 billion, says PM

Hurricane Melissa caused US$6-US$7 billion of damage to Jamaica, said Jamaica’s prime minister Andrew Holness, equivalent to around 28-32 per cent of the national GDP.

Jamaica embarks on a national cleanup campaign after hurricane

The Jamaican government has announced a national campaign to clean up the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa across western and central Jamaica.
Humanitarian aid has been arriving from around the world into Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

Aid reaches remote parts of Jamaica but fears rise over waterborne diseases

Crucial supplies are being distributed across Jamaica with aid finally reaching the worst-affected areas several days after Hurricane Melissa devastated large parts of the island.
Cayman Airways hurricane relief flight Jamaica

Premier: ‘Cayman stands with Jamaica’

The Cayman Islands has pledged essential supplies and resources to help Jamaica recover from the impact of Hurricane Melissa, the worst storm to ever hit the island.
The Category 5 Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage across the country

More than 25,000 in shelters as Jamaica assesses devastation of Melissa

Nearly half a million people were left without power and thousands of people are in emergency shelters after Jamaica was hit by one of the worse storms in its history.