4 d. ago Jamaica racing to rebuild for peak tourism season in wake of Hurricane Melissa

Island nation was expecting to welcome 600,000 Canadian visitors annually by 2030

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5 d. ago Christian missionary dad, daughter killed in Florida plane crash trying to help Jamaica

The pair were bringing humanitarian aid to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

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6 d. ago Father, daughter killed in Florida plane crash taking aid to Jamaica

The two people killed when a small plane crashed while taking supplies to Jamaica have been identified as Alexander Wurm, 53, and his daughter Serena, 22.

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7 d. ago B.C. man recalls ‘chaos’ of Hurricane Melissa during Jamaica stay

Chris Kerr says he wants to return to Jamaica days after experiencing Hurricane Melissa while vacationing on the tropical island, saying he wants to help rebuild.

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8 d. ago Parka Party aims to provide Hurricane Melissa relief for Jamaica

'All the participants of Parka Party are from the Jamaican diaspora with a lot of family members and close contacts there that have lost a lot,' said event organizer Zia Stolbie

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1 week ago Canadian sprinter Brendon Rodney helping with hurricane relief aid in Jamaica

Brendon Rodney knows even helping a few people is enough to make a big difference. The three-time Olympic medallist sprinter from Toronto lives in Jamaica where Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage, mainly in the northwest and southwest parts of the country. The Category 5 hurricane hit the island last week and took a number of […]

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1 week ago Canadian Forces sent to Jamaica as hurricane relief efforts ramp up

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, hit Jamaica on Oct. 28, leaving significant damage and killing at least 32 people.

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1 week ago Here’s How Much Hurricane Melissa Was Worsened by Climate Change

A new analysis shows how much climate change contributed to the destructive storm’s climb into the record books.

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1 week ago Hurricane death toll rises to 43 in Haiti as aid pours in across northern Caribbean

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti’s government said Tuesday that the death toll from Hurricane Melissa rose to 43, with 13 others still missing. Crews were still trying to reach people in the country’s southwest region, where landslides and floodwaters devastated more than 30 communities. At least 25 deaths occurred in the southwestern coastal town of Petit-Goave, […]

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2 w. ago Verisk Estimates Insured Losses for Hurricane Melissa Will Range Between USD 2.2 Billion to USD 4.2 Billion

Sets record as most intense hurricane to make landfall in Jamaica and tied for the most intense hurricane landfall globally since recordkeeping began in 1851 BOSTON, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Extreme Event Solutions group at Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, estimates industry insured losses to onshore […]

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2 w. ago Canadian Red Cross sending hurricane relief to Jamaica after Melissa devastation

TORONTO — The Canadian Red Cross is sending relief to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa tore through the area earlier this week. Melissa made landfall in southwest Jamaica as a Category 5 hurricane on Tuesday with wind speeds reaching 295 kilometres per hour. The hurricane has been blamed for at least 19 deaths in Jamaica and […]

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2 w. ago Rough weather arrives on East Coast as Hurricane Melissa heads toward Newfoundland

HALIFAX — Strong winds and rain were lashing parts of the Maritimes on Friday as a large low-pressure system moved into the northeastern United States and Hurricane Melissa accelerated toward eastern Newfoundland. By noon Atlantic time, the Category 1 hurricane was about 700 kilometres southeast of Halifax, heading in a northeasterly direction at 70 kilometres […]

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2 w. ago Rough weather arrives as Hurricane Melissa heads toward Canadian waters

The Category 1 hurricane was heading in a northeasterly direction, about 800 kilometres south of Nova Scotia, feeding some of its moisture into the low-pressure system.

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2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa leaves more than 45 dead as rescue efforts ramp up

Jamaica's military has called on reserve personnel to report for duty to help with relief and rescue operations.

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2 w. ago ALL CLEAR ISSUED FOR THE ISLANDS OF THE BAHAMAS FOLLOWING HURRICANE MELISSA

Nassau, The Bahamas, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Bahamas Department of Meteorology, in coordination with the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority, issued an All Clear for the entire country. This confirmed that all hurricane watches and warnings had officially ended. Following the announcement, the Bahamas Airport Authority conducted safety inspections at airports across […]

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2 w. ago Ottawa announces $7 million for Hurricane Melissa relief in Caribbean countries

OTTAWA — The MP overseeing Canada’s foreign aid is announcing $7 million in humanitarian relief for Caribbean states hit by Hurricane Melissa. Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, says $5 million will go to life-saving help through emergency response agencies and health providers. The other $2 million will go to the World Food […]

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2 w. ago At least 2 dozen dead as Hurricane Melissa hurtles through Cuba, Haiti

Experts say Melissa, now a Category 2 hurricane, is expected to bring dangerous winds, flooding and storm surges to the Bahamas on Thursday, followed by Bermuda.

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2 w. ago Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Statement on Hurricane Melissa

Nassau, The Bahamas, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation extends its heartfelt thoughts and prayers to our neighbors across the region and to residents of the central and southeast islands currently experiencing the effects of the ongoing weather system. We recognize the challenges posed by severe storms […]

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2 w. ago Melissa partly to blame for wet, windy Halloween in Eastern Canada

HALIFAX — Residents of the Maritimes, Quebec and southern Ontario can expect wet, blustery weather this weekend, but a senior meteorologist says Hurricane Melissa is only partly to blame. The latest forecasts for New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I. are calling for 30 to 50 millimetres of rain on Friday, with higher amounts possible in […]

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2 w. ago Hurricane Melissa: Ottawa says no Canadians reported dead, offers aid

Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, said Canada is 'very closely' monitoring the situation and is ready to help with any local requests for assistance.

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