Jamaica News News Jamaica » Security: United Cajun Navy sends rescue teams to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
The United Cajun Navy has deployed personnel to Jamaica to assist with search and rescue operations following Hurricane Melissa, with plans to send additional teams and supplies in the coming days.
News Jamaica » Security: #EyeOnMelissa: Holness says security forces deployed to deal with law and order
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says he is “sufficiently satisfied” that Jamaica’s security forces are “properly deployed in such a way as to prevent any break in law and order” as the country ...
News Jamaica » Security: Calls grow for U.S. to offer Temporary Protected Status after Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa’s catastrophic strike on Jamaica has sparked renewed debate over whether the U.S. should extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to affected Caribbean nationals already here.
News Jamaica » Security: #EyeOnMelissa: Security forces evacuate from Norwood as Hurricane Melissa nears
With the arrival of Hurricane Melissa imminent, it seems the members of the security forces in Norwood, St James have taken the precaution of moving some of their infrastructure. A look at the site ...
News Jamaica » Security: Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa, island’s strongest storm on record
Officials in Jamaica have urged people to stay inside their shelters as Hurricane Melissa churns towards the Caribbean island as the most destructive storm on record to hit the area. The Category 5 ...
News Jamaica » Security: ‘Our doors are shaking’: Couple stranded as Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica
Travelers are stranded in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa slams into the destination. Here's what happens when a hurricane hits your travel destination.
News Jamaica » Security: How aid organizations are helping survivors of Hurricane Melissa recover
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Dana Sacchetti, the head of the World Food Programme in Jamaica, about how aid organizations will help residents recover from Hurricane Melissa.
News Jamaica » Security: Fort Myers man awaits update after his family in Jamaica evacuates their home
"I went through a lot of hurricanes; Gilbert in 1988, We got so many hurricanes," said Tyrone Williams. But, Hurricane Melissa could be different.
News Jamaica » Security: Exclusive: Facing Hurricane Melissa, State Department turns to Elon Musk’s Starlink in Jamaica
The agency confirmed that internet service had been “pre-provisioned” for its staff working in the hurricane’s wake.
News Jamaica » Security: Four deaths from Hurricane Melissa confirmed in Jamaica as storm leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean
Most of Jamaica remains without power, as our correspondent reports floods, mudslides and "palm trees tossed like toothpicks".
News Jamaica » Security: Weatherman Films Shocking Destruction from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica Home Where He's Staying: ‘Something Out of a Horror Movie'
"I just want to you understand the explosion of glass and furniture and walls in here,” FOX Weather meteorologist Robert Ray said during a video tour of the property ...
News Jamaica » Security: Fox host shows the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
Fox Weather host and meteorologist Robert Ray showed his audience the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa’s storms. He was staying in a house in Jamaica.